Flowering Spurge -- Euphorbia corollata



Family Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)

The five petals of this flower are actually bracts, which surround many minute flowers. Flowers are produced on an inflorescence surrounded by whorled leaves. This plant can be found in fields, dry woods and prairie-like areas in July and August.


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