Euphorbia commutata, the tinted woodland spurge, is an annual plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Eastern North America where it is found in rich, calcareous forests and rock outcrops. It has small green flowers in the spring, so it is easily overlooked. Leaves are obovate and alternate in arrangement with milky sap.
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Is it poisonous?
Considered toxic. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole genus. Milky latex irritates skin and eyes; toxic if eaten Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Euphorbia ouachitana — considered toxic
- Euphorbia roemeriana — considered toxic
- Euphorbia crenulata — considered toxic
- Euphorbia longicruris — considered toxic
- Euphorbia tetrapora — considered toxic
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Malpighiales
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus
- Euphorbia
- Species
- Euphorbia commutata
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