Euphorbia marginata

Characteristics
Dicots
Euphorbia marginata Pursh
Snow On The Mountain
forb
1
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Not Native AGCP (UPL), EMP (UPL) (NWPL) TN[SNR] KY[SNA] (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
Armaments
No
Base Flower Color
White
Duration
Annual
Fruit Dehiscence
No; Yes
Fruit Type
Capsule
Fruit Wet/Dry
Dry
General Ecology
Terrestrial
Growth Habit
forb
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Complexity
simple
Leaf Duration
deciduous
Leaflet Number
0
Moisture Requirements
Xeric; Mesic
Ovary Position
Superior
Overall Flower Symmetry
Actinomorphic; N/A
Parent Rock
Calcareous; Limestone
Placentation Type
Axillary
Soil Composition
Mineral; Organic
Soil pH
Alkaline
Unconsolidated Rock
No; Yes
Unconsolidated Size Class
Clay; Loam; Sand
Woody Herbaceous
Herbaceous
Classification
Euphorbiales
Euphorbia marginata Pursh - Snow On The Mountain
Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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  • Southeastern Plains
    • Blackland Prarie
  • Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Ridge and Valley
  • Cumberland Plateau
  • Cumberland Mountains
  • Allegheny Plateau
  • Interior Plateau
    • Bluegrass Region
    • Nashville Basin
    • Pennyroyal Karst Plain
    • Western Highland Rim
    • Eastern Highland Rim
  • Interior River Valleys and Hills
    • Shawnee / Caseyville Hills
  • Mississippi Alluvial Plain
  • Mississippi Valley Loess Plains
Synonyms
Specimens and Distribution

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Range of years during which specimens were collected:

Plant Photos
Euphorbia marginata - 4
Euphorbia marginata - Alaina Krakowiak