Euphorbia mellifera (Canary spurge)

Botanical names: Euphorbia mellifera, Euphorbia longifolia

Common names: Canary spurge, Honey spurge

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Origin: Canary Island

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Euphorbia mellifera is an evergreen shrub or tree growing to 2.5 m (8.2 ft) tall and broad, with narrow leaves up to 20 cm (8 in) long. In spring it produces brown, honey-scented flowers.

If grown in sun it will be more compact â€" a shady position giving an elegant open centred plant.

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