Euphorbia mauritanica, commonly known as yellow milk bush or golden spurge, is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae native to Africa.[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Euphorbia |
| Species: | E. mauritanica
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Distribution
editEuphorbia mauritanica is found in most of Southern Africa. It occurs extensively throughout the Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Free State and KwaZulu-Natal, as well as in Namibia. It is dominant in the Succulent Karoo, in valleys and on hillsides. It has been introduced to India.[2]
References
edit- ^ "SANBI Red List of South African Plants". South African National Biodiversity Institute Threatened Species Programme. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
- ^ a b "Euphorbia mauritanica'". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
- ^ Nene, Allen Gcina (April 2008). "Euphorbia mauritanica L. var. mauritanica". Plantzafrica.com. South African National Biodiversity Institute. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
External links
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