Euphorbia verrucosa
L.
Warty spurge
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Description
A temperate herb growing 30-50 cm tall in the spurge family, distributed across temperate regions.
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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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Known Hazards
All Euphorbias or spurges have irritating sap and many contain chemicals that can cause cancer. The sap irritates the skin.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Spain, Switzerland,
Notes
There are about 2000 Euphorbia species. Most Euphorbias have sap which irritates the skin.
