euphorbias
Succulent spurge family
Euphorbias are plants of the spurge family, an enormous genus including over 2,000 species ranging from tiny weeds to cactus-like succulents to the familiar poinsettia.
Most produce a milky latex sap that can irritate skin.
The genus takes its name from an ancient Greek physician.
Her succulent collection included several striking euphorbias.
Latex-producing flowering plant
- latexMilky plant-derived polymer
- bractsModified leaves near flowers
- inflorescencePlant's complete bloom arrangement
- perennialRecurring each year
shrub · exudate · taxonomy · genus · species · dicotyledon · morphology · classification
Milky plant-derived polymer
- irritantSource of vexation
- sapPlant circulatory fluid
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
- poisonousCapable of causing death
caustic · milky · vesicant · harmful · ingestion · allergenic · corrosive · inflammation
Festive red-bracted houseplant
- crown-of-thornsSpiked circlet of suffering
- landscapingModifying outdoor areas aesthetically
- houseplantIndoor ornamental greenery
- centerpieceDecorative table focal point
arrangement · garden · foliage · greenery · nursery · cultivar · variegated · topiary
Drought-tolerant plant species
- drought-resistantAble to withstand aridity
- fleshyThick with soft tissue
- aridDevoid of water
- spinyHaving sharp points
desert · CAM · thick-skinned · globose · columnar · candelabra · medusa · African
Science of human-plant relationships
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
- therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
- purgativeSubstance inducing evacuation
extract · folk-medicine · poultice · laxative · healing · herbalism · preparation · dosage
spurge
Latex-producing flowering plant
- latexMilky plant-derived polymer
- bractsModified leaves near flowers
- inflorescencePlant's complete bloom arrangement
perennial · shrub · exudate · taxonomy · genus · species · dicotyledon · morphology · classification · herbaceous
latex
Milky plant-derived polymer
- irritantSource of vexation
- sapPlant circulatory fluid
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
poisonous · caustic · milky · vesicant · harmful · ingestion · allergenic · corrosive · inflammation · gloves
poinsettia
Festive red-bracted houseplant
- crown-of-thornsSpiked circlet of suffering
- landscapingModifying outdoor areas aesthetically
- houseplantIndoor ornamental greenery
centerpiece · arrangement · garden · foliage · greenery · nursery · cultivar · variegated · topiary · container
xerophyte
Drought-tolerant plant species
- drought-resistantAble to withstand aridity
- fleshyThick with soft tissue
- aridDevoid of water
spiny · desert · CAM · thick-skinned · globose · columnar · candelabra · medusa · African · Madagascan
ethnobotany
Science of human-plant relationships
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
- therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
purgative · extract · folk-medicine · poultice · laxative · healing · herbalism · preparation · dosage · toxicity
euphorbiascacti
Spiny water-storing plants
saguaro · prickly pear · barrel cactus · cereus · aloe vera
euphorbiaswater lilies
Aquatic flowering pond plants
hydrophytes · aquatic plants · ferns · mosses · water hyacinths