Euphorbia leucocephala
About
Euphorbia leucocephala, with many common names including little Christmas flower, white lace euphorbia, snow bush, snow flake, snows of Kilimanjaro and white Christmas bush is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is endemic to Mexico and Mesoamerica, and a relative of the poinsettia. Its clear sap is an irritant that can cause blisters and skin rashes. Ingesting it can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
How to use it
Euphorbia leucocephala can be used ornamentally in gardens for its striking white flowers that resemble snowflakes. However, caution is advised due to its irritating sap, which can cause skin rashes. It's best to handle this plant carefully and keep it away from children and pets.
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In the kitchen
This plant is not eaten by humans. Its sap can cause vomiting and diarrhea if ingested, so it's best to keep it out of your kitchen and admire it for its beauty instead.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Euphorbia leucocephala
- Slug
- euphorbia-leucocephala
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus
- Euphorbia
- Species
- leucocephala
- Wikidata QID
- Q3060412
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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