Euphorbia rigida
| Euphorbia rigida | |
|---|---|
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| Gopher spurge has an unusual green flower with tiny yellow/orange petals in the center | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Euphorbia |
| Species: | E. rigida |
| Binomial name | |
| Euphorbia rigida M.Bieb | |
Euphorbia rigida, also known as gopher spurge or upright myrtle spurge, is a member of the genus Euphorbia. Gopher spurge is a vascular plant. It has appeared spontaneously in California wilderness but is not considered a noxious weed.[1]
Gardening
Gopher spurge is native to the Mediterranean Basin and the Middle East, where it is considered a weed.[2] Americans and Brits commonly use it in their gardens. It is a Spring blooming plant. The plants wounds leak a milky sap which can cause skin irritation.[3]
Biofuels
Research has been done on using Euphorbia rigida as a bio fuel. It has been shown to produce 137 gallons of oil per acre.[4]
| Pyrolysis Reactor Type: | Fixed Bed |
| Process Type: | Hydropyrolysis |
References
- ↑ http://plants.usda.gov/java/noxious?rptType=State&sort=origin&statefips=16
- ↑ Kavak H. Melampsora euphorbiae, a new rust disease found on Euphorbia rigida in Turkey. Plant Pathology [serial online]. December 2004;53(6):810. Available from: Environment Complete, Ipswich, MA. Accessed May 13, 2010.
- ↑ Swift, J. (2010, March 20). The aliens in the garden - Euphorbias come in all shapes and sizes and will add drama to your borders, says Joe Swift. Times, The (London, England) (01 ed.), 20,21. Retrieved May 13, 2010, from NewsBank on-line database (Access World News)
- ↑ http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/biodiesel_sustainable.html#tickell00
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