Family - Euphorbiaceae

Common Name - Annual Mercury

Habitats

Description of Genus

Annual and perennial herbs with opposite leaves and stipules. Wind pollinated.

Life History

UK distribution

Found in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. (See Map)

Flowering Time

In flower during July, August, September and October.

Fruit

The fruit is a capsule.

Flower

The flower is actinomorphic and is green in colour.

Names in other languages and countries

France
Mercuriale annuelle
Germany
Einjähriges Bingelkraut
Spain
malcoraje
Sweden
grenbingel
Poland
Szczyr roczny