Photographs: Co. Cork

Sun Spurge Euphorbia helioscopia Lus na bhfaithní Family: Euphorbiaceae Flowering: May-October. Annual. Probably introduced. The tiny yellow-green flowers surrounded by yellow, toothed bracts are in 5-rayed umbels. Oval leaves with the upper part finely toothed grow from single, erect, reddish stems. The stems contain a white, milky latex which can be a skin and eye irritant. Height: 20-50cm Very common on waste, arable and disturbed ground. Similar: Petty Spurge, Euphorbia peplus. Flowers in 3-rayed umbels

Sun Spurge, Euphorbia helioscopia, Lus na bhfaithní