Toothed poinsettia
| Botanical Name | Euphorbia dentata |
| Common Name | Toothed poinsettia |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae - Spurge |
| Description | This attractive native annual is fairly inconspicuous because of its indistinct flowers. All plant parts contain a milky juice. Sometimes it has red markings. The margins of the leaves are coarsely toothed. |
| Mature Size | 8”-18” |
| Bloom | July-September. The flowers are small without petals and occur in clusters at the ends of branches. They are surrounded by green bracts which sometimes turn reddish late in the season. |
| Interesting Facts | It is closely related to the popular Christmas poinsettia. It grows well in dry or moist soils. All parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested. Cattle won't eat it. Be careful with this plant because it can be irritating to the skin and eyes. |
| Traditional and Medicinal Uses | Primitive people used the poisonous saps of other spurges on arrow tips. Various spurges provide medicines, dyes, oils and other products. |
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Photo for SFBG by Janice Tucker
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Photo for SFBG by Janice Tucker
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