Euphorbia graminea
Jacq.
Diamond forest, Grassleaf spurge
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Description
A herb. The stems are 1.5 m long. The leaves are alternate at the lower nodes and opposite are higher nodes. The nodes are 2-10 cm long.
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Known Hazards
Highly toxic and should not be consumed. The sap has been used medicinally to cleanse the bowels, but this practice carries significant risk due to the plant's toxicity.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama,
Notes
The sap has been used as a medicine to cleanse the bowels.
Also Known As
Chichihua
References (1)
- Monroy-Ortiz, C. et al, 2013, Plants of Local Interest for Medicinal and Conservation Purposes in Morelos, Mexico. Ethno Med, 7(1): 13-26
