black sea red data book - Department of Biology

Synonyms: None
Euphorbia peplis Linnaeus, 1753
Common names: Russ: Molochay buterlakovidny; Turk: Kucuk sutlegen; Ukr:
Molochay shchebrikovydny
Taxonomic description. An annual herb. Stern not completely developed,
consisting of forks of cymose floscule with opposite leaves on the knots. Fleshy
leaves with subulate white stipuls. Nectaries with linear white appendages. Stipules
consisting of 2-3 subulate parts. Fruits 3-4 mm long, seeds smooth, 2.75-3 mm long.
IUCN Status
World level: NE
Black Sea Regional level: EN
Subregion level: EN (Ukraine)
Distribution, Habitat type, Critical habitats, Limiting factors. Coastal zones of
western and southern Europe, coasts of the Mediterranean, the Black Sea and the
Caspian Sea. This plant can be found alone or with Eryngiwn maritimum and
Centaurea arenaria on coastal saline sands.
Biology. Flowering during V-VIU, fruit-bearing during VU-X. Reproducing by
seeds.
Population trends. Not clear
Threats. Recreation, tourism.
Conservation measures taken. The species has been entered in the Red Data Book
of Bulgaria (1984).
Order EUPHORB JALES
Family EUPHORBIACEAE
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