Fleshy spurge (Euphorbia neriifolia)

Family: Euphorbiaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Euphorbia neriifolia is an evergreen Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft) by 3 m (9ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) 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. It prefers dry soil and can tolerate drought.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweetmeats. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; When boiled with syrup, the leaves and slices of the branches can be made into sweetmeats.

Habitat & North American Range

The plant is only known in cultivation. (Zone 10)