Sea Spurge - Euphorbia paralias
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Species Description
Stace 4:
Euphorbia paralias L. - Sea Spurge.
Differs from E. portlandica in more robust stems to 60cm; leaves more succulent, ovate-oblong; capsules rugose-granulose; seeds smooth; 2n=16. Native; maritime sand-dunes, often with E. portlandica; rather local on coasts of Ireland, Channel Islands and Britain North to West Norfolk and South Ebudes.
Key:
- Biennials to perennials with more or less succulent leaves; bracts and leaves markedly different
- Midrib obscure on leaf lowerside; seeds smooth