Euphorbias are extremely enticing. They vary largely from plant to plant, while some look like common shrubs, others look like cacti.There are over 2,000 species in this plant genera. There are so many variations within this genera that it can be difficult to identify a plant as a euphorbia. The name, euphorbia is analogous with "poison" in Ethiopia due to the poisonous, milky sap that the plant emits if it is cut or broken.
If you are handling a plant from the genus euphorbia, wear gloves, or wash your hands thoroughly after handling the plant. Try not to touch your eyes or skin while handling the plant and for some time after if
you want to play it safe. Some people react more to the milky sap than others. At the least, the sap will sting and produce a red rash on the skin.If you are interested in euphorbias, you can check out the International Euphorbia Society. If you want to read stories about how powerful the sap from these plants is, read this, or this, or this.
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