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Euphorbia

Euphorbiaceae sp.

Description:

Euphorbia is one of the most diverse genera in the plant kingdom, exceeded possibly only by Senecio. Members of the family and genus are sometimes referred to as Spurges. The common name "spurge" derives from the Middle English/Old French espurge ("to purge"), due to the use of the plant's sap as a purgative.

Habitat:

Stillhouse Falls Hollow, Tennessee.

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KarenL
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KarenL

Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Mar 15, 2012
Submitted on Mar 15, 2012

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