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Euphorbiaceae FAMILY

Euphorbia racemosa

Euphorbia racemosa

Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
2/5

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 racemosa is a succulent, evergreen shrub. The plant is harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical
Native RangeSouthern Africa - Namibia, Botswana, S. Africa.
HabitatNot known