Carol's Cornwall

A Photographic  Library dedicated to

the Wildlife and Landscape of Cornwall

Native Wild Flowers


The Spurge Family (Euphorbiaceae)


The Spurge Family is a large family of flowering plants,

represented in the UK by both annuals, perennials and shrubby species. The are also found on a wide variety of habitats, from sand dunes, wasteland, cultivated ground and woodland.

It must be noted that the sap of many of the species is often

poisonous and can irritate both skin and eyes, so care must be taken when handling these plants.


Euphorbia amygdaloides - Wood Spurge


Euphorbia helioscopia - Sun Spurge


Euphorbia paralias - Sea Spurge     plant


Euphorbia peplus - Petty Spurge


Euphorbia portlandica - Portland Spurge     flower close-up


Mercurialis perennis - Dog's Mercury


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