Sunday, April 22, 2007

Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)

Caster oil plant Ricinus communis

September 26, 2009
Tres Rios
KO# 20



Squaw Sandmat Chamesyce melanadenia

April 19, 2009
Camp Verde
KO #6



Smallseed Sandmat Euphorbia polycarpa

April 7, 2007
Agua Fria National Monument


Candelilla Euphorbia anti syphilitica

Little candle. The plant is harvested for the wax on the stems. It was thought that it was useful in treating syphilis. Found in the Chihuahuan desert.
February 8, 2009
Arizona State University, Tempe Campus

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