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| Identification |
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Genus
Euphorbia
Species
marginata
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
snow-on-the-mountain
Family
EUPHORBIACEAE
Specimen number
S11150
Data source
HtZn p114;Poison p80;Xeri p298
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Groundcover
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Light
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 06a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 10-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Be careful where you put this because of its invasive tendencies. Euphorbia marginata can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10� Fahrenheit. Snow-on-the-mountain needs summer days with high heat. This plant likes soils that are light. It prefers dry soils. This species tolerates occasional periods of drought.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Sap
Whole plant
Poisonous indications
The milky latex is highly caustic
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
yes
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
Invasive
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
This whole plant is toxic. It causes dermatitis when touched. The milky latex is highly caustic.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Self sows
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Euphorbia marginata tends to self-sow year after year with little effort.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Euphorbia marginata has an annual life cycle. Leaves: Snow-on-the-mountain has variegated leaves. Flowers: This plant has showy white bracts that surround tiny green flowers. The blossoms are usually either green or white, with an accent in white.
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