Euphorbia wulfenii is also known as Mediterranean Spurge. It is native to the Mediterranean region, approximately between Southern France and as far east as Southwest Turkey, where it thrives in sunny and dry conditions. Wulfenii, honors Austrian naturalist Franz Xavier von Wulfen (1728–1805). The common name, spurge, is derived from the Old French word, esurge, which means "to purge." The plant's sap was once used as a purgative.
Wulfen Spurge is a herbaceous perennial and subspecies in the spurge family. The plant is well-known for its bottlebrush-shaped clusters of lime-yellow flowers and lance-shaped, blue-green foliage. Spring flowers appear in large clusters with chartreuse cup-shaped blooms held above the foliage. These flowers are actually clusters of bracts, with the true flowers being small and less noticeable.The blue-green leaves are arranged in a whorl and may remain evergreen in warm winter climates. The stem exudes a milky, white, latex-like sap that is toxic. Gloves and eye protection are recommended when handling this plant.The plant requires minimal care. It's advisable to cut back the flowering stems to the base after blooming to maintain the plant's shape and encourage new growth.
