Mexico Plants

Euphorbia Pulcherrima

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Euphorbia Pulcherrima: Poinsettia.

Euphorbia is a member of the Spurge family and most are poisonous and have caused death to livestock and humans. Many of the weedy varieties, such as the Poinsettia, are distributed throughout USA, Canada and Mexico.

The Poinsettia plant is poisonous, and has been responsible for several deaths in small children (by eating the leaves) Toxicity is not lost upon drying of the plant... most live stock do not find the plant palatable.