Humifusa Euphorbia (Euphorbia humifusa)

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

Euphorbia humifusa is a ANNUAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 6in). 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, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young shoots - cooked. An emergency food, used when all else fails and I would have to be very desperate to eat it even then. — Young shoots - cooked.; An emergency food, used when all else fails and I would have to be very desperate to eat it even then.

Habitat & North American Range

Stony or disturbed ground. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)