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Thank you. Saroj Kasaju On Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 9:48 PM J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: > I am confused between the these two species (I will go for Euphorbia > hypericifolia): > *Euphorbia hyssopifolia* and *E. hypericifolia* are similar annual, weedy > spurges often confused, but they differ primarily in hairiness and > inflorescence structure. *E. hyssopifolia* has pilose (hairy) stems and > dense clusters, while *E. hypericifolia* is typically glabrous (hairless) > with more arching, leafy stems and denser flowers. > [image: Wikipedia]Wikipedia +2 > Key Differences Between Species > > - Stems and Hair: *Euphorbia hyssopifolia > > <https://www.google.com/search?q=Euphorbia+hyssopifolia&rlz=1C1SQJL_enIN948IN948&oq=Euphorbia+hyssopifolia+%2B+Euphorbia+hypericifolia+%2B+difference&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAtIBCjE5Mjc5ajBqMTWoAgiwAgHxBZ_1O4llaj0S&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&mstk=AUtExfC_jIE1VhWTBz--ir6UMPRUZudpvSeyFUkZN5lKa9vyNyiHzcLqNU_HtewV41NDFatbdLFnkp_3wIAglQYAdUEIYosVmZvckupi0aLx4YgkvKeFouOF4nDHhYjpRwoduNsZDDnnDGuKrJDCuET8ordqhjDZtw4tUOjpRC6hE9QBv8U&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwiu58WO2p-TAxUjXWwGHXEhAiEQgK4QegQIAxAB>* > often > has hairy (pilose) stems, particularly when young, though they can be > smooth. *Euphorbia hypericifolia > > <https://www.google.com/search?q=Euphorbia+hypericifolia&rlz=1C1SQJL_enIN948IN948&oq=Euphorbia+hyssopifolia+%2B+Euphorbia+hypericifolia+%2B+difference&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAtIBCjE5Mjc5ajBqMTWoAgiwAgHxBZ_1O4llaj0S&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&mstk=AUtExfC_jIE1VhWTBz--ir6UMPRUZudpvSeyFUkZN5lKa9vyNyiHzcLqNU_HtewV41NDFatbdLFnkp_3wIAglQYAdUEIYosVmZvckupi0aLx4YgkvKeFouOF4nDHhYjpRwoduNsZDDnnDGuKrJDCuET8ordqhjDZtw4tUOjpRC6hE9QBv8U&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwiu58WO2p-TAxUjXWwGHXEhAiEQgK4QegQIAxAC>* > is > typically entirely hairless (glabrous). > - Flowers (Cyathia): *E. hyssopifolia* has denser, tighter flower > clusters that are often located at the end of branches. *E. > hypericifolia* has flowers in smaller, looser clusters on arching > branches. > - Stipules: *E. hyssopifolia* has stipules less than 1mm long and > erect. *E. hypericifolia* has stipules longer than 1mm that spread > away from the stem. > - Habit: *E. hyssopifolia* tends to be more erect, while *E. > hypericifolia* is known for its arching, reddish stems. > [image: Wikipedia]Wikipedia +3 > > Detailed Comparison > > - Euphorbia hyssopifolia > <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphorbia_hyssopifolia>: Often referred > to as Hyssop Spurge, this annual herb grows up to 80 cm tall. It has green > leaves with oblique bases. The seeds are cross-ridged, which helps > distinguish it from similar species. > - Euphorbia hypericifolia > <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphorbia_hypericifolia>: Commonly > known as Graceful Spurge, this plant is used in gardening (notably in the > 'Diamond Frost' cultivar). It is a hairless annual forming a mound, often > used as an ornamental, unlike the purely weed-like nature of similar > species. > [image: Wikipedia]Wikipedia +4 > > *Note: Due to their similar appearance, these two species are frequently > misidentified in the field, and some regional literature treats them as > synonyms or with overlapping characteristics, particularly regarding the > hairiness of E. hyssopifolia.* > [image: eFlora of India]eFlora of India +1 > > On Mon, 2 Mar 2026 at 14:07, Saroj Kasaju <[email protected]> wrote: > >> *Euphorbia hyssopifolia *L. >> >> Thank you. >> >> Saroj Kasaju >> >> >> On Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 2:11 PM Sam Kuzhalanattu < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Sharing more images >>> >>> On Mon, 2 Mar, 2026, 1:54 pm Sam Kuzhalanattu, < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Sharing more images >>>> >>>> On Mon, 2 Mar, 2026, 1:54 pm Sam Kuzhalanattu, < >>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Sharing more images >>>>> >>>>> On Mon, 2 Mar, 2026, 1:53 pm Sam Kuzhalanattu, < >>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Sharing more images >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mon, 2 Mar, 2026, 1:48 pm Sam Kuzhalanattu, < >>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Sharing more images >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mon, 2 Mar, 2026, 1:47 pm Sam Kuzhalanattu, < >>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Sharing more images >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Mon, 2 Mar, 2026, 1:46 pm Sam Kuzhalanattu, < >>>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Sharing more images >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Mon, 2 Mar, 2026, 1:45 pm Sam Kuzhalanattu, < >>>>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Please ID wild plant Euphorbiaceae, kind regards, Sam >>>>>>>>>> Kuzhalanattu. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Location: Chavara Kollam Kerala INDIA >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Altitude: 10fsl >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Flower date: 30DEC2024, 04.55pm >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Habitat: wild moisture sloppy grassland >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Plant habit: small branched lactiferous unisexual herb, weak >>>>>>>>>> cylindrical purplish stem 06mm base diameter, perennial >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Height: 45cm >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Leaves: opposite ovate obtuse acute leathery serrated margins, >>>>>>>>>> size upto: 03x1cm >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Flower: axillary umbel inflorescence, clustered, green into >>>>>>>>>> white to pink, non fragrant >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Fruit: capsule lobed green into brown ovoid size:04x03mm >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Seed: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "eFloraofIndia" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to [email protected]. >>> To view this discussion, visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CADkXgDRgNgRhn8y8rp-JqC%2BUNeZqBGfFm%2Bb%2B0Q6vsWs8nrUznw%40mail.gmail.com >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CADkXgDRgNgRhn8y8rp-JqC%2BUNeZqBGfFm%2Bb%2B0Q6vsWs8nrUznw%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> > > -- > With regards, > J.M.Garg, > https://efloraofindia.com/ > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "eFloraofIndia" group. 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