Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Euphorbia revoluta Engelmann
(Curl Leaf Spurge)


Family: Euphorbiaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Chamaesyce revoluta (Engelmann) Small

Euphorbia revoluta is a wiry spurge with linear leaves that are not toothed. The capsules are about 1-2mm long and some of the leaf edges are turned under. The leaves are linear and over 10mm long and glabrous. There are four glands.
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Euphorbia revoluta, photo Russ Kleinman & Adela Lente, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Aug. 27, 2008



Euphorbia revoluta, photo Russ Kleinman & Adela Lente, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Aug. 27, 2008



Euphorbia revoluta, photo Russ Kleinman & Adela Lente, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Aug. 27, 2008


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