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Description
Thesium Euphorbioides is a small, annual herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Santalaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia and can be found in various habitats, including calcareous grasslands, heaths, and sand dunes. The plant can grow up to 50 cm tall and has slender, branching stems that are glabrous or slightly hairy. The leaves are alternate, linear-lanceolate, and 2-3 cm long. The flowers are small and greenish-white, arranged in dense terminal and axillary spikes. The fruit is a small, ovoid capsule that contains one seed.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Angiospermae |
| Order | Santalales |
| Family | Santalaceae |
| Genus | Thesium |
Appearance
Thesium Euphorbioides has a slender and delicate appearance. Its branching stems are greenish-brown and can be slightly hairy. The leaves are linear-lanceolate, with entire margins and a pointed apex. They are arranged alternately along the stem and can be up to 3 cm long. The flowers are small and greenish-white, with no petals and sepals. They are arranged in dense spikes that can be up to 5 cm long. The fruit is a small, ovoid capsule that contains one seed.
Care Guide
Thesium Euphorbioides is an easy plant to care for. It prefers well-draining soil that is slightly acidic. Water it regularly, but make sure the soil is not waterlogged. Fertilize it once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. Thesium Euphorbioides prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a range of temperatures. It is hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Thesium Euphorbioides does not have any significant pest or disease problems. However, it may be susceptible to root rot if the soil is too wet.
Habitat
Thesium Euphorbioides can be found in various habitats, including calcareous grasslands, heaths, and sand dunes. It prefers dry, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Thesium Euphorbioides a perennial or annual plant?
A: Thesium Euphorbioides is an annual plant.
Q: What is the preferred growing zone for Thesium Euphorbioides?
A: Thesium Euphorbioides is hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
Q: Does Thesium Euphorbioides have any significant pest or disease problems?
A: Thesium Euphorbioides does not have any significant pest or disease problems.
Q: What is the preferred soil type for Thesium Euphorbioides?
A: Thesium Euphorbioides prefers well-draining soil that is slightly acidic.
Related Plants
- Thesium Chinense
- Thesium Humifusum
- Thesium Linophyllon
References
- Flora Europaea (2010). Thesium Euphorbioides.
- The Plant List (2013). Thesium Euphorbioides.
- RHS (2021). Thesium Euphorbioides.
