Spurge Collection

Poisonous Plants
Water Hemlock (Cicuta Virosa); Conium Maculatum; Digitalis Purpurea; Cypress Spurge (Euphorbia Cyparissias); Pasque Flower (Anemone Pulsatilla); Autumn Crocus

Euphorbia, Spurge, Caper Spurge, Wood Spurge, Capers, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Euphorbia, Spurge, Caper Spurge, Wood Spurge, Capers, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Cushion spurge -Euphorbia epithymoides-

Daphne or mezereon, Daphne mezereum. Handcoloured stipple engraving by Troll after an illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redoute from Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceaus Traite des Arbres et Arbustes, Paris

Euphorbia, Spurge, Euphorbia characias wulfenii
818 Spurge - Mediterranean spurge Euphorbia characias wulfenii

Euphorbia (Euphorbia jolkinii) leaves turning red in autumn. Napa Hai, Shangri-la, Yunnan Province, China. September

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) flowers, in a chinampa wetland agricultural system, Xochimilco wetlands, Mexico City, November

Euphorbia tree near Solio escarpment, Laikipia County, Kenya

euphorbia characias tasmanian tiger
Spurge, Mediterranean spurge, Euphorbia characias Tasmanian Tiger, Front view of one yellow flowerhead emerging from variegated leaves

euphorbia amygdaloides frosted flame
Spurge, Wood spurge, Euphorbia amygdaloides Frosted flame, Several pink tinged variegated foliage tips

Euphorbia, Spurge, Euphorbia, Euphorbia characias wulfenii
Spurge, Mediterranean spurge, Euphorbia characias wulfenii, growing outdoor.-

Spurgea Fireglow, Euphorbia griffithii Fireglow SpurgeA Fireglow
Spurge Fireglow, Euphorbia griffithii Fireglow, orange red coloured flower cluster

Day gecko (Phelsuma sp. ) with extended tongue lapping up nectar from crown of thorns
Day gecko (Phelsuma sp.) with extended tongue lapping up nectar from crown of thorns (Euphorbia milii) flower, Madagascar

Canary Islands - Euphorbia canariensis (Canary Island Spurge). Date: circa 1930s

Euphorbia officinarum, Euphorbe
5324451 Euphorbia officinarum, Euphorbe by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Euphorbia officinarum, Euphorbe)

Weewaks Kitten, 1950
RAV66510 Weewaks Kitten, 1950 by Ravilious, Tirzah (nee Garwood) (1908-51); Private Collection

Hercules club / Canary Island Spurge (Euphorbia canariensis) in montane habitat, with flat topped mountain ridge in background, Parque Rural de Teno, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Leafy Spurge

Allegheny spurge, Pachysandra procumbens
Allegheny pachysandra or Allegheny spurge, Pachysandra procumbens, Pachisandra distesa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

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5671294 Page 253. Euphorbiaceae / Ricinocarpus A...?AWedding Bush (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

Sun spurge, Euphorbia helioscopia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1801

Cypress spurge, Euphorbia cyparissias. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1801

Seathorn hawk-moth, dusky hawkmoth and spurge hawkmoth
Seathorn hawk-moth, Hyles hippophaes, dusky hawkmoth, Hyles vespertilio, and spurge hawkmoth, Hyles euphorbiae. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis

Widdow-wail and mezereon
Widdow-wail, or pepper of the mountain, Thymelaea sanamunda, and mezereon, Daphne mezereum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Spurge laurel, Daphne laureola, and bristly bellflower, Campanula cervicaria. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Spineless butcher s-broom, Ruscus hypoglossum, and spurge laurel, Daphne laureola. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Chameleon spurge, Euphorbia dulcis, and tree spurge, Euphorbia dendroides. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Green spurge, Euphorbia esula, and petty spurge, Euphorbia peplus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Tree spurge, Euphorbia dendroides, and broadleaf spurge, Euphorbia platyphyllos. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Sun spurge, Euphorbia helioscopia, and cypress spurge, Euphorbia cyparissias. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Myrtle spurge, Euphorbia myrsinites, and sea spurge, Euphorbia paralias. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Caper spurge, Euphorbia lathyris, and wolfsmilk spurge, Euphorbia esula. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Milk barrel spurge, Euphorbia cereiformis (Euphorbia polygonata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1828

Medusas head, Euphorbia caput-medusae. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1828

Mezereon mezereum or spurge laurel, Daphne mezereum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

Spurge hawk-moth on cypress spurge
Spurge hawk-moth, Hyles euphorbiae, caterpillar and pupa on cypress spurge, Euphorbia cyparrisias. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1848

Euphorbia officinarum, Euphorbe. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

February daphne, Daphne mezereum
February daphne, mezereon or spurge laurel, Daphne mezereum (Daphne mezereon). Handcoloured lithograph by A.M. Traice after an illustration by A.W

Spurge hawk-moth, hornet moth and toothache plant
Spurge hawk-moth, Hyles euphorbiae, and caterpillar 1, hornet moth, Sesia apiformis 2, and toothache plant, Spilanthes species. Sphinx, spilanthe

Upright warty spurge, Euphorbia stricta. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Daphne sericea (Daphne collina). Handcoloured stipple engraving by after an illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redoute from Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceaus Traite des Arbres et Arbustes, Paris, 1804-1819

Satellite sphinx and spurge hawkmoth
Satellite sphinx, Eumorpha satellitia, female 1, male 2, and spurge hawk-moth, Hyles euphorbiae 3. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Broad-leaved spurge, Euphorbia epithymoides. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London

Honey spurge, Euphorbia mellifera
Honey spurge or honey-bearing euphorbia, Euphorbia mellifera. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom Jr. after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, T

Oleander hawk-moth and spurge hawk-moth
Oleander hawk-moth, Daphnis nerii 1, and caterpillar on oleander flower, Nerium oleander, and spurge hawk-moth, Hyles euphorbiae 2, and caterpillar on leafy spurge, Euphorbia esula

Spurge flax or flax-leaved daphne, Daphne gnidium. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Spurge laurel, Daphne laureola. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Caper spurge or paper spurge, Euphorbia lathyris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Spurge: From Poisonous Plants to Exquisite Botanical Illustrations" Discover the enchanting realm of spurge, a diverse family of plants known for their unique characteristics and captivating beauty. Native to various regions across the globe, these plants have intrigued botanists and nature enthusiasts alike. One such example is the Crown-of-thorns or Christ Plant (Euphorbia milii) from Madagascar, Africa, with its striking cyme adorned by cyathia. Amongst the spurge family is Daphne mezereum, commonly referred to as Daphne or mezereon. This species boasts delicate flowers that add a touch of elegance to any landscape. Victorian botanical illustrations depict this plant's mesmerizing allure alongside other members like Caper Spurge and Wood Spurge. For those seeking vibrant bursts of color in their gardens, Cushion spurge (Euphorbia epithymoides) offers cheerful yellow blooms that create an eye-catching display. Similarly, Euphorbia characias wulfenii showcases its architectural beauty with tall stems crowned by clusters of small flowers. Venturing into exotic locations like the Canary Islands reveals another intriguing member - Euphorbia canariensis. Found along Camino del Prois on La Palma Island in Spain, this Canary Island Spurge adds an element of mystery to its surroundings. Nature's seasonal transformations are also evident within the spurge family; Euphorbia jolkinii leaves turn a fiery red during autumn at Napa Hai in Shangri-la while Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) flourish in chinampa wetland agricultural systems. In more remote corners of our planet lies yet another astonishing sight - towering Euphorbia trees near Solio escarpment in Laikipia County, Kenya. These majestic giants stand as testaments to nature's resilience and beauty.