Eggleaf Spurge
Euphorbia oblongata
- Native to:
- Albania, Bulgaria, East Aegean Is., Greece, Kriti, NW. Balkan Pen., Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe
Michael Garlick (www.geograph.org.uk)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus:
- Euphorbia
- Species:
- Euphorbia oblongata
- USDA Symbol:
- EUOB4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Succulent
- Height:
- 70 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
Keystone Species Ranking
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Mediterranean regions; prefers open, sunny areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with light exposure. Cold stratification improves germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI