Euphorbia platyphyllos
L.
Broad-leaved spurge
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Description
A temperate and Mediterranean herb in the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae), with irritating sap characteristic of most spurges.
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Traditional Uses
Caution: All Euphorbias or spurges have irritating sap and many have chemicals that can cause cancer.
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Medicinal Uses
The plant contains the flavonol trifolin.
Known Hazards
All Euphorbias have irritating sap and many contain chemicals that can cause cancer. The plant is probably poisonous.
Distribution
It is a temperate and Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia, Britain, Denmark, Germany, Mediterranean, North America, Turkey, Türkiye, USA,
Notes
There are about 2000 Euphorbia species. Most Euphorbias have sap which irritates the skin.
References (1)
- Sp. pl. 1:460. 1753 (As platyphyllos)
