Wednesday 16 March 2016

Euphorbia oblongata (Balkan Spurge) new for Wexford

 Balkan Spurge looks just like Irish Spurge, but it is hairy. A rare garden escape in Ireland. Surprised to find 3 plants along the edge of a field today at Bunclody. This is the first time Balkan Spurge has been seen in Co. Wexford.
 Looks very like Irish Spurge in this photo
 Two mature plants which were flowering, plus this one young plant
 Bright green clump in centre of picture below fence
Looking along the hedge from the field gate

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