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Family: Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbia mellifera
Honey spurge

EUPHORBIA: One of the largest genus in the world being found on almost every continent. The flower structure is similar in all the different species.

SPECIES DESCRIPTION: A neatly rounded evergreen shrub. Narrow green leaves with pale cream mid-ribs. Orangey brown flowers in late spring, strongly honey-scented. Hardy in sheltered areas but protect from cold winds. Pruning: can be cut to ground level before winter frosts.

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