Scientific Name: Euphorbia lathyris
Location: Pukete, Hamilton, NZ
Date Photographed: 11/01/2018
Image Number: 20180111-0048
The Euphorbia lathyris seed pod is a dry, brittle, three lobed capsule which, when mature, bursts open with an audible snap propelling the seeds up to about 1.5m from the plant.
Mature Seed Pod
Scientific Name: Euphorbia lathyris
Location: Pukete, Hamilton, NZ
Date Photographed: 11/01/2018
Image Number: 20180111-0048
The Euphorbia lathyris seed pod is a dry, brittle, three lobed capsule which, when mature, bursts open with an audible snap propelling the seeds up to about 1.5m from the plant.