Euphorbia griffithii

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Euphorbia griffithii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Euphorbia
Species:
E. griffithii
Binomial name
Euphorbia griffithii

Euphorbia griffithii, the Griffith's spurge,

cyathia) of brilliant red and yellow.[2]

It is a vigorous plant, and can be invasive. Numerous

cultivars have been selected for garden use, including 'Dixter'[3][4] and ‘Fireglow”.[5]

The Latin specific epithet griffithii refers to William Griffith[6][7] (1810-1845), a British naturalist and botanist.

References

  1. ^ BSBI List 2007 (xls). Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-06-26. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
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  3. ^ Named after Christopher Lloyd's garden at Great Dixter
  4. ^ "Euphorbia griffithii 'Dixter'". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 26 July 2013.
  5. ^ "Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow'". RHS. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  6. ^ D. Gledhill The Names of Plants, p. 184, at Google Books
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