Tree Spurge
Euphorbia dendroides
Family Leguminosae
Maltese name Tenghud tas-Sigra
Family Garigue
Shrub reaching a height of 1-2m. Hemispherical, with numerous regularly placed branches. Leaves turn red and fall in late May. Flowers in yellow bunches, appearing in winter and spring.
A dominant plant in garigue, especially on the slopes of corralline limestone, forming one of the most attractive natural communities. Frequent.
Tree Spurge