Leafy Spurge. Green spurge (Euphorbia esula)

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

Euphorbia esula is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.4 m (1ft 4in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

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

Found on prairies, savannas, mountain meadows, and near woodlands. It grows in fields and waste places. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)