Spiny Spurge
Euphorbia spinosa; E. acanthothamnos Fr: Euphorbe
The Spiny Spurge is a intricately-branched hairless shrub that forms cushion-like mounds about 40 cm high. The branch tips are weakly spiny rather than sharp, and the leaves are bluish green.
The photo shows a Spiny Spurge on jurassic limestone at St. Cézaire-sur-Siagne.
Flowers. Mar-May
Habitat. Rocky and stony grounds, normally well above sea level.
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