Common name: Skikkim spurge

Family name: Euphorbiaceae

Description: 1m high stems with long, lanceolate medium green leaves with prominent white vein down the centre of each leaf, and chartreuse inflorescence. Grows in clumps, and has an overall spikey appearance.

Flower: Chartruse bracts contrast nicely with the medium green foliage

Foliage: medium green, long, lanceolate leaves with prominent central vein; alternately arranged.

Height and spread: 1m tall stems

Limitations: sap is milky and can be an irritant to the skin and especially the mucous membranes. Not ideal for areas where children play.

Growing conditions: deep, rich, moisture retentive soil; open conditions.

In the landscape: great contrast of the chartreuse inflorescences with the deeper blue green of the foliage. In early spring the leaves emerge red, which adds seasonally changing interest to this plant.