Fischer’s Spurge
(Euphorbia fischeriana)
Fischer’s Spurge (Euphorbia fischeriana)
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Анна Васильченко
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Euphorbia fischeriana, commonly known as Fischer’s Spurge, is a deciduous herbaceous plant native to a variety of habitats including forest edges, grassland slopes, and river banks in Siberia, Mongolia, Northern China, and Korea. It typically grows to a height of 1.5-2.5 feet (0.46-0.76 meters) and a width of 1.5-2 feet (0.46-0.61 meters). The plant features lanceolate leaves and clusters of small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the summer and are not particularly showy. The sap of Euphorbia fischeriana is toxic and can cause skin irritation.
Fischer’s Spurge is valued for its medicinal properties in traditional medicine and is sometimes used in ornamental plantings for its unique foliage and form. It requires full sun to part shade and prefers medium or fast-draining soils such as clay, loam, or sandy types. While it is drought-tolerant once established, it benefits from medium amounts of water. Gardeners should handle this plant with care due to its toxic sap and wear gloves to avoid skin irritation. It is potentially invasive in some regions, so it is crucial to check local guidelines before planting it outside its native range.CC BY-SA 4.0
Fischer’s Spurge is valued for its medicinal properties in traditional medicine and is sometimes used in ornamental plantings for its unique foliage and form. It requires full sun to part shade and prefers medium or fast-draining soils such as clay, loam, or sandy types. While it is drought-tolerant once established, it benefits from medium amounts of water. Gardeners should handle this plant with care due to its toxic sap and wear gloves to avoid skin irritation. It is potentially invasive in some regions, so it is crucial to check local guidelines before planting it outside its native range.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1.5-2.5 feet
- Width: 1.5-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Border Plant, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Forest edges, grassland slopes, and river banks in Siberia, Mongolia, Northern China, and Korea
Other Names
Common Names: Fischer’s Spurge, Shikanso, 낭독, Russian Spurge
Scientific Names: , Euphorbia fischeriana, Euphorbia fischeriana f. glaberrima, Euphorbia lathyris, Euphorbia pallasiana, Euphorbia pallasiana, Euphorbia pallasii, Euphorbia pallasii, Euphorbia pallasii f. glaberrima, Euphorbia pallasii var. glaberrima
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