Euphorbia tanquahuete
Euphorbia tanquahuete
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 tanquahuete is a fast-growing tree reaching a height of 8 - 10 metres[ 569 Title Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information. Publication Author Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org Publisher HMSO; London. Year 1907 ISBN Description Contains a number of articles, including a number on rubber-producing trees. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ]. This tree was at one time seen as a possible commercial source of rubber - before the Brazilian rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) and discovery of synthetic rubbers ruined the market for almost any other natural rubber.