Euphorbia lathyris

Caper spurge, a reference photo
Photo: Johann Georg Sturm (Painter: Jacob Sturm) · Public domain

Euphorbia lathyris, the caper spurge or paper spurge, is a species of spurge native to Asia in western China, Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan and introduced elsewhere.

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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.

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Species
Euphorbia lathyris

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