Euphorbia_leucocephala

<i>Euphorbia leucocephala</i>

Euphorbia leucocephala

Species of flowering plant

Euphorbia leucocephala, with many common names including little Christmas flower, white lace euphorbia, snow bush, snow flake, snows of Kilimanjaro[1] and white Christmas bush[2] is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is endemic to Mexico and Mesoamerica, and a relative of the poinsettia.[3] Its clear sap is an irritant that can cause blisters and skin rashes. Ingesting it can cause vomiting and diarrhea.[4]

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References

  1. [1]
    Zipcodezoo, retrieved 23 December 2015
  2. [2]
    Richard A. Criley (1972), "Growth Regulator Notes" (PDF), Horticultural Digest, University of Hawaii, 7
  3. [3]
    USDA GRIN Taxonomy, retrieved 23 December 2015
  4. [4]
    "Snowflake (Euphorbia leucocephala)".

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