Why is Euphorbia interesting
Euphorbia Rod-shaped, or, as it is also called, Lozny, is a long-lived dicotyledonous plant. Euphorbia Prutievidny prefers to grow in forests and near water bodies. Basically, the Lozny weed lives in Kazakhstan, the Caucasus and in North-Eastern Europe. Some of its types can be seen in Russia.
Euphorbia Rod-shaped
Euphorbia Rod-shaped - description
The plant grows up to 80 cm in height. The stem is high, straight. There are flowers on the top of the plant, and the foliage hangs down. The flowers are mostly yellow, small, with only a few petals. Small, narrow leaves, 5-7 cm long, have a slightly blue tint and ovoid appearance. One milkweed grows 15 flowers. They begin to bloom in mid-summer.
The fruits of this beautiful weed ripen closer to September. The root is long, creeping, can grow throughout the territory and give off shoots. In more detail, Euphorbia can be seen in the photo. It is impossible to explain the description of a flower in words, it looks so unusual.
It is also worth knowing that, although the Lozny spurge blooms quite beautifully, it is poisonous. Keeping it close to pets is very dangerous - if it begins to grow in areas where animals live and feed on grass, it must be completely cut down.
Prerequisites for good flower growth
In order for a flower to grow well, it needs to create all the important conditions for this, such as:
- a lot of light;
- humidity at an average level;
- timely watering.
In order for a flower to germinate and bear fruit, it needs to create all the prerequisites. The appearance of branches is characterized by a temperature indoors or outdoors from 7 to 11 ° C. In spring, spurge germinates from the upper ovaries, as they begin to grow very early. During the sowing procedure, the plant is already at the budding stage.
You can breed euphorbia with seeds or root processes. When a weed grows in the forests, there is no one to care for it, therefore, from a strong wind, its seeds scatter throughout the territory and take root on their own. Very often seeds can be carried by insects, and in rural areas they are scattered by combines.
How weed can be prevented
You can remove the spurge, but only if you use an agrotechnical machine. Such machines pull out weeds well and in addition sprinkle the soil with chemical solutions so that weeds no longer appear. If you carry out the correct procedure, Lozny spurge can be removed in a few years.
Scientists are sure that when a machine cuts Lozny weed, it cannot completely destroy it. Root particles remain in the ground, which eventually germinate again. Therefore, in order to completely remove the unwanted plant, it is worth studying all the details about the type of Lozny milkweed: how and where the weed grows and under what conditions, and also study the photo of the Lozny milkweed.
Flower application in home medicine
Euphorbia Lozny is very often used in home medicine. This applies to its flowers and leaves, but it can only be applied during flowering. The Vine flower includes resin, rubber, and milky sap. The juice secretes an element called euforbin. It perfectly heals growths, lichens and calluses, as well as many other skin problems. Such a substance is even able to remove age spots on the skin, and also perfectly fights unwanted freckles on the face. But before removing sores on your skin, you should definitely consult a doctor, as improper use can result in burns.
Very often people use Loznoy milkweed juice as dyes. They dye fabrics with it. Also, solutions are made from the flower, which are taken internally. The solution perfectly copes with worms and helps with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. It is better not to self-medicate. Only a herbalist with good experience will help you find the right dosage to avoid poisoning.
Features of milkweed
When the flowering of the Lozny milkweed ends, the ovary begins to ripen. This happens at the end of August. The ovaries are in the form of small boxes, which are divided into 3 parts. Over time, seeds appear in each of these parts. The milkweed leaf is very different from others. It is several times longer in length than in width. Its length is 9 cm, and its width is only one centimeter.
Thanks to these features, the flower got its name "Lozny Euphorbia". Its stem is covered with scales, they act as foliage. Among them, the calyxes of peduncles grow. The largest number of flowers is at the top of the plant.
What is this flower
If you look closely, you can see a pistil on the flower, which contains pollen, 2 petals are imposed on it from the outside - this plant structure is characteristic of all milkweed. The tropical milkweed cousins have very vivid colors. In our country, only indoor plants can boast of such shades. From them came these flowers, which are found in many homes.
The milkweed flower is not very expressive, but still stands out from the others. According to the rules, it should not be called a flower, but a flowering or even an inflorescence. It is a female bowl with green buds.
Let's summarize
The description of the flower makes it obvious that the Euphorbia Lozny is a beautiful flower, but poisonous. It has many interesting features that make it stand out from others. Spurge in the countryside has a reputation as a weed. But if it is planted indoors, it will grow with beautiful blooms and create comfort in the room, a kind of botanical space.
It can also be used in medicine, but first it is better to ask a doctor for advice, since its use can be associated with negative consequences that affect human life and health.