Euphorbia cyathophora, known by various names including dwarf poinsettia,[2] fire-on-the-mountain,[2] paintedleaf,[2] and wild poinsettia.[3] It is native to North and South America and naturalized elsewhere.[2] They belong to the Cyathium type of inflorescence. Here, the inflorescence axis is convex in shape.[citation needed] Dwarf poinsettia is an annual herb growing up to 3 feet (0.91 metres) tall.[3] It has green stems with leaves that are oblanceolate with lobed margins.[3] It grows near disturbed sites.[4]

References

  1. ^ "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species".
  2. ^ a b c d "Euphorbia cyathophora". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  3. ^ a b c "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  4. ^ "Euphorbia cyathophora". ucjeps.berkeley.edu. Retrieved 2023-11-26.

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