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Euphorbia characias

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Euphorbia characias - Large Mediterranean spurge

Euphorbia characias - Close-up

Euphorbia characias - Large Mediterranean spurge

Euphorbia characias is one of the most common euphorbias and grows from sea level to 1200m in a variety of habitats. Flowering time is from September to April with populations being either autumn or spring flowering.

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