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Search Term(s): Euphorbia nutans (1 record found)
Search Term(s): Euphorbia nutans (1 record found)
EUPHORBIACEAE
Spurge Family
Spurge Family
Euphorbia nutans (eyebane spurge)
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Synonym
Euphorbia maculata L. misapplied;Chamaesyce nutans (Lag.) Small
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Euphorbia: named for Euphorbus, Greek physician to Juba II, King of Mauretania; nutans: nodding, pendant
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Annual Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
September
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain
County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex
Habitat
Fields and disturbed soils
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern
North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
1
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Seeds eaten by birds including Mourning Dove, American Pipit, and Bobwhite Quail.
Wetland Indicator Status
FACU-
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Early Successional Herbaceous Upland Habitats (Piedmont Native Grassland)