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

EUPHORBIACEAE
Spurge Family
Euphorbia polygonifolia  (northern seaside spurge)   
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Synonym
Chamaesyce polygonifolia (L.) Small
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Euphorbia: named for Euphorbus, Greek physician to Juba II, King of Mauretania; polygonifolia: polys for "many, frequent, much," folia for "leaf"
Life Form
Annual Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☐ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Dunes of the Delaware Bay and Atlantic coast-lines and occasionally inland on open sand soils
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
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
6
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.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Beach and Dune Habitats (Overwash)
Beach and Dune Habitats (Foredune)
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