Wild Poinsettia
Euphorbia cyathophora
31.1088, -97.4978
Field Notes
Description:
The dwarf poinsettia has green stems and alternate lobed leaves, the uppermost with irregular red blotches near the base. The terminal flowers are yellowish with 1-2 small glands or nectaries.
Habitat:
Xeric portion of wildlife habitat yard.
Notes:
Fire-on-the-mountain is a member of the spurge family (family Euphorbiaceae). Spurges are commonly herbs, with milky sap; in the tropics also includes shrubs or trees. There are about 290 genera and 7,500 species, mostly of warm or hot regions. Among the valuable products of the family are rubber, castor and tung oils, and tapioca. Most members of the family are poisonous, and their milky sap will irritate the membranes of the eyes and mouth.
Reference Links:
Euphorbia heterophylla
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PublishedMay 5, 2013
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