Euphorbia dulcis, sweet spurge, is a species in the genus Euphorbia, native to Europe. It is not as acrid as other Euphorbia species, hence the epithet which means "sweet". The cultivar 'Chameleon', with purple foliage, is the one most commonly planted in gardens.
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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 sieboldiana — considered toxic
- Euphorbia angulata — considered toxic
- Euphorbia squamosa — considered toxic
- Euphorbia lucorum — considered toxic
- Euphorbia macroceras — considered toxic
- Euphorbia carniolica — considered toxic
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Malpighiales
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus
- Euphorbia
- Species
- Euphorbia dulcis
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