cushion spurge

Definitions

A perennial spurge forming small clumps of bright yellow flowers, native to Central and Southeast Europe, of species Euphorbia epithymoides (previously known as Euphorbia polychroma).

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Nice spurges include⟳ Euphorbia polychrma (cushion spurge), E. amygdaloides (purple wood spurge), and several other minor species, all of which are lovely, pest-resistant perennials.”

“Euphorbias can be left alone for decades, but you can dig⟳ and divide⟳ cushion spurge as often as every 3 years to propagate it.”

“Cushion spurge is in full bloom when most other species are just starting to emerge⟳ from winter dormancy.”

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