Euphorbia griffithii
Species of flowering plant
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Euphorbia griffithii, the Griffith's spurge,[1] is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Euphorbia |
| Species: | E. griffithii |
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Description
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It is a spreading, herbaceous perennial plant that grows from a rhizome. It can reach 90 cm (35 in) in height, with many erect reddish stems. The narrow leaves are dark green with red central veins, turning red and yellow in autumn. In summer it produces flowerheads (cyathia) of brilliant red and yellow.[2]
Etymology
The Latin specific epithet griffithii refers to William Griffith[3][4] (1810-1845), a British naturalist and botanist.
Distribution and habitat
The plant is native to Bhutan, Tibet and southwest China. It is vigorous and can be invasive.
