Euphorbia lathyris
Gopher spurge
Description
Euphorbia lathyris is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae, commonly known as caper spurge or paper spurge. It is a herbaceous biennial or short-lived perennial plant that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. The plant produces a milky sap that can cause skin irritation and is toxic if ingested.
Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Super division
Magnoliopsida
Division
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliidae
Order
Malpighiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Title
Euphorbia lathyris