| Sikkim Spurge |
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| File size | 434449 |
| Original date | 6/24/11 6:45 PM |
| Resolution | 1820 x 1365 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 4.5mm |
| Exposure time | 1/4s |
| Aperture | 2.8 |
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| Metering Mode | Multi-segment |
| Camera make | Panasonic |
| Camera model | DMC-FZ40 |
| Sensor type | OneChipColorArea |
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Botanical name: Euphorbia sikkimensis Family: Euphorbiaceae (Castor family)
Sikkim Spurge is a stout perennial herb, with a woody rootstock, growing up to 1.2 m tall. Leaves are linear-oblong, pointed tipped, with base
narrowing to a short leaf stalk. Floral leaves are whorled. There are 3-4
yellow leaves just below the flowers, which are ovate-oblong, with blunt
tips. Male flowers are many, slightly exserted from involucre. Female
flower: ovary pedicellate and extended out of cup, smooth, hairless;
styles free, caducous; style arms 2-lobed. Capsule is spherical, about 5 ×
5 mm, smooth, hairless. Flowering: April-July.
Identification credit: Nongthombam Ullysess
| Photographed in Yumthang Valley, Sikkim. |