Toormore, Co. Cork, Derrynane, Co. Kerry

Portland Spurge Euphorbia portlandica Spuirse ghainimh Family: Euphorbiaceae Flowering time: May-September. Perennial. Native. The yellow-green flowering umbels are 3-6 rayed with slender crescent-shaped glands. Green-grey fleshy leaves have a prominent mid-rib, minutely pointed tips and are often red-tinged. Height 20-40cm Coastal on dunes, shingle and sea cliffs. Less frequent on west Irish coast Similar: Sea Spurge, E. paralias. Leaves without prominent mid-rib

Portland Spurge, Euphorbia portlandica, Spuirse ghainimh