Euphorbia biumbellata Poiret

Spice Cauline flowers Flower detail In the field

Family: EUPHORBIACEAE

Genus: Euphorbia

Province distribution: Balearic Islands. Barcelona. Girona.

Distribution in the islands: Mallorca.

General distribution (Phytogeography): West Mediterranean

IUCN Category: LCLeast concern

Flowering time: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Life-forms: Chameophyte.

Habitats: Cultivated fields, path and road sides, disturbed zones. Garriques, cultivated fields and road sides.

Characteristics: This spurge is characterized by its inflorescences, which are grouped into two or three superimposed and well defined umbels at the upper part of the stem. This structure is not as apparent in the rest of the Euphorbia. It is a perennial species with very narrow lanceolate leaves. Lives in garrigue clearings and abandoned fields. Flowers from April to May.