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November 3, 2005, Rock Canyon, Utah County, Utah -
©Nicky Davis
Characteristics
Non-native
-Perennial - Leaves
blue green, fleshy, alternate and overlapping which appear to
spiral around the stem. Plant has many stems and has prostrate to
upright growth habit. Blooms
April to July- flowers
are bright yellow with 5 to 12 rays. Plant has been used in
gardens and has escaped into other areas. All parts are mildly poisonous causing nausea,
vomiting and diarrhea when ingested. Redness, swelling and blisters
after some delay following contact with skin but normally not severe or
long-lasting.
Syn. Blue
Spurge, Myrtle Spurge - Pronunciation:
yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee
yoo-FOR-bee-uh mire-SIN-ih-teez
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