Euphorbiaceae FAMILY

Euphorbia bracteata

Edibility

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Medicinal

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Safety & Hazards

Although we have seen no specific information for this plant, the latex in most, if not all Euphorbias is caustic and toxic - skin contact often causing irritation and blistering; contact with the eyes causing temporary or even permanent blindness; whilst ingestion can cause purging or more severe problems[ K Title Plants for a Future Author Ken Fern Description Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips. ].

Botanical Description

Euphorbia bracteata is a succulent shrub growing about 2.5 metres tall and branching from the base. The plant is gathered from the wild for local medicinal use and as the source of a wax.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeCentral America - Mexico.

HabitatDry deciduous woodlands.