Petty spurge
Euphorbia peplus
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A fleshy annual herb. It grows 30 cm tall. It often has 2 branches from the base. It has milky sap. The leaves on the stem are alternate. The leaf blades are 1-2 cm long and up to 1 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Pakistan it grows up to 2,600 m altitude. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Australia, China, Dominican Republic, East Africa, Easter Island, Europe, Falklands, Haiti, Hawaii, Iran, Luxembourg, Middle East, North Africa, North America, Pacific, Poland, Sao Tome and Principe, St Helena, Taiwan, Tasmania, West Indies, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
It is a famine food.
Edible parts
Leaves, roots