Spring Bloom Series - Cypress Spurge - Euphorbia Cyparissias Stock Photography

Euphorbia growing in a San Diego garden. Euphorbia cyparissias, the cypress spurge, is a species of plant in the genus Euphorbia. It is native to Europe and was introduced to North America in the 1860s as an ornamental plant.Natural habitat types include dunes, pannes, coastal headlands and grasslands. In North America it is commonly found in the dry, gravelly soil of roadsides, pastures, and meadows. Cypress spurge thrives in open, disturbed areas. HTBphotos by John and Katharina Notarianni for websites, print and other published media.