Euphorbia mellifera
Euphorbia mellifera
Euphorbia mellifera is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family Euphorbiaceae, native to Madeira. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 2 m or more, with narrow leaves up to 20 cm long. In spring it produces brown, honey-scented flowers.
The Latin specific epithet ''mellifera'' means "producing honey".
It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Like all euphorbias, this plant contains a milky-white sap, which oozes out of the stems when cut. This can be a skin irritant and is very harmful to the eyes. Gloves should be worn when pruning,
The Latin specific epithet ''mellifera'' means "producing honey".
It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Like all euphorbias, this plant contains a milky-white sap, which oozes out of the stems when cut. This can be a skin irritant and is very harmful to the eyes. Gloves should be worn when pruning,