Euphorbia Myrsinites - roll -wolf milk

Euphorbia Myrsinites, generally known as roller-wolf milk, is a multi-year, succulent plant from the family of wolf milk plants (Euphorbiaceae). This plant is located in southern Europe and Asia Minor and is appreciated because of its striking, decorative appearance and robustness. Euphorbia Myrsinites has both aesthetic and ecological importance and is increasingly used in landscape design and horticulture.

morphology

Euphorbia Myrsinites is a low -growing, foothills -forming plant that reaches a height of 10 to 30 centimeters and can spread over a width of up to one meter. The plant forms dense mats made of fleshy, blue -gray leaves, which are arranged in a spiral around the succulent stems. The leaves are lanceolate to oval and about 2 to 4 centimeters long. Their succulent nature helps the plant to store water and thus survive dry periods.

The flowers of Euphorbia Myrsinites appear in spring and summer, typically from May to July. The actual flowers are inconspicuous and are surrounded by striking, yellow-green petals, which are referred to as cyathia. These leaves give the plant their characteristic appearance and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. After flowering, three -chamber capsule fruits develop that explode with ripe and scatter the seeds.

Distribution and Habitat

Euphorbia Myrsinites is located in the Mediterranean regions of southern Europe and Asia Minor, including countries such as Italy, Greece and Turkey. The plant prefers dry, sunny locations with well -permeable, stony or sandy soils. It often grows in open forests, on rocky slopes and in macchi. Their adaptability to dry, nutrient -poor conditions makes it a resistant way that can thrive in extreme environments.

Ecological meaning

Euphorbia Myrsinites plays an important role in the ecosystems of the Mediterranean regions. The plant offers nectar and pollen for a variety of pollares, including bees, butterflies and other insects. Their dense, ground -covering growth shape protects the soil from erosion and offers habitat and protection for various small organisms.

The plant contains a milky, latex -like juice that is poisonous and serves as a defense mechanism against herbivores. This juice can cause skin irritation during contact and should be handled with caution. Despite this toxicity, Euphorbia Myrsinites is an important plant for promoting biodiversity and ecological balance in their natural habitats.

Use and economic importance

Euphorbia Myrsinites is often used in landscape design and horticulture, especially in stone gardens, dry stone walls and as a ground cover in sunny, well -permeable locations. Your decorative leaves and striking blades make you an attractive plant for aesthetic plantings. The plant is easy to care for and only needs minimal care, which makes it ideal for sustainable horticultural techniques.

Euphorbia myrsinites were occasionally used in traditional medicine, although their toxic properties require careful handling. Extracts from the plant were used to treat warts and other skin diseases, but scientific studies on these applications are limited.

Research and maintenance

Research on Euphorbia Myrsinites focuses on their ecological roles, their adaptation mechanisms of dry and stony environments and their potential applications in medicine and horticulture. Botanical gardens and research institutions are working to preserve the genetic diversity of this plant and further examine its properties.

Conservation measures include the protection of natural habitats and the promotion of sustainable land use in order to stabilize the populations of Euphorbia Myrsinites. The protection and preservation of this kind can be supported by the clarification of the importance of this plant and its role in the ecosystems.