Slender Leafy Spurge
NameSlender Leafy Spurge
Species NameEuphorbia virgata
Common NameSlender Leafy Spurge
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous, slender, single-stemmed
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)70
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesBright yellow-green cyathia (bracts), invasive species in many regions, produces milky sap.
Description
This specimen is a wild plant, Slender Leafy Spurge (Euphorbia virgata), characterized by its tall, upright herbaceous stem and striking yellow-green cyathia. It is growing naturally in a grassy field and is not cultivated as a bonsai.
