Euphorbia pyrifolia
Euphorbiaceae FAMILY

Euphorbia pyrifolia

Euphorbia pyrifolia

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 pyrifolia is a spineless shrub. The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical
Native RangeAfrica - Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion, Seychelles.
HabitatNot known