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euphorbia

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The plant in the photo is a Euphorbia (closely related to the poinsetta sold around Christmas) and is from Africa.

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Quick take

Any plant of the genus Euphorbia, the spurges.

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noun

Any plant of the genus Euphorbia, the spurges.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for euphorbia.

noun

Any plant of the genus Euphorbia, the spurges.

Example sentences

1

The plant in the photo is a Euphorbia (closely related to the poinsetta sold around Christmas) and is from Africa.

2

There are about 3000 spurge species for example (and maybe ten real specialists in the genus Euphorbia in the entire world).

3

The spines of the Euphorbia on the other hand are part of the main body of the plant and can't be cleanly detached.

4

I've had rashes from euphorbia sap and dried giant hogsweed, I used it as a stick, that was a mistake.

5

Look at the greenish warbler or euphorbia tithymaloides.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use euphorbia in a sentence?

The plant in the photo is a Euphorbia (closely related to the poinsetta sold around Christmas) and is from Africa.

What does euphorbia mean?

Any plant of the genus Euphorbia, the spurges.

What part of speech is euphorbia?

euphorbia is commonly used as noun.