The Graceful Spurge , Euphorbia hypericifolia
🌿The Graceful Spurge (Euphorbia hypericifolia) is a herbaceous plant from the family Euphorbiaceae, native to tropical America.
🌿Often considered a weed, it is sometimes grown as an ornamental plant.
🌿The elliptical leaves are arranged in opposite pairs and have minutely toothed margins. The leaves initially taste sweet but have a harsh aftertaste.Must not be eaten as most plants from Euphorbia genus exude toxic latex, which irritates and inflames skin upon touch
💐 Unisexual flowers are arranged in inflorescences known as a cyathium. A cyathium is composed of 1 tiny female flower surrounded by several male flowers. The cyathia are grouped together in a head
🍏The fruit is a trilobed, dry, dehiscent capsule. Each producing 3 greyish purple seeds.
🌿A decoction of the leaves and root is used in American folk medicine as a remedy for gastrointestinal disorders.
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