Euphorbia

See also: euphorbia

Translingual
Euphorbia dendroides

Etymology

Named by Linnaeus c. 1753, after Ancient Greek Εὔφορβος (Eúphorbos, “Euphorbus (c. 12 BCE, Greek physican to Juba II of Numidia)”, literally “well-fed”) +‎ -ia

Proper noun

Euphorbia f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Euphorbiaceae – with numerous flowering plant species, which may grow as herbs, shrubs, or trees, but all typically with latex and paired spines..

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