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Search Term(s): Euphorbia ipecacuanhae   (1 record found)

EUPHORBIACEAE
Spurge Family
Euphorbia ipecacuanhae  (variable-leaf spurge)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Euphorbia: named for Euphorbus, Greek physician to Juba II, King of Mauretania; ipecacuanhae: derived from the Tupi ipega'kw?i, or "duck penis"
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April-May
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Open sandy soils, roadsides and fields
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Southern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
3
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Ancient Sand Ridge Forest
Beach and Dune Habitats (Shrublands)
Beach and Dune Habitats (Forests and Woodlands)
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