Which Euphorbia please?

[erodgers1946]

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Hi
I've had this Euphorbia for a few years now and this year is the first time it's flowered. I think it might be a form of E. canariensis.

Cheers Eileen

[snarfie]

I think you are right

[greenknight]

I think so, too. Said to be one of the most toxic Euphorbias, so be especially careful about the sap. Beautiful plant, though.

[snarfie]

I once got very little euphorbia lactea sap in my eye(even after i washed my hands, but obviously not good enough) and the quantity of it probably wasn't even visible, but it hurts every time you open your eye. Washed my eye, and it still took half an hour before i could open my eye without pain.

[erodgers1946]

Thanks guys for the info especially about the toxicity. I will be very careful with it and also take care that my dogs don't go near it.

[Bruce]

I haven't linked to this toxicity info for a while. Seems like a good time...

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