Caustic Weed (Euphorbia drummondii)

Family: Euphorbiaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Euphorbia drummondii is a ANNUAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 1 m (3ft 3in). The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

A weed of disturbed ground and bare soils, especially clay soils, in all mainland states of Australia. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)