Toothed Spurge

Toothed Spurge

Euphorbia dentata

Toothed Spurge is part of that famous Euphorbia subgenus - Poinsettia.  It's a closely related sibling to that lovely Christmas plant and is alternately known as Green Poinsettia.

Toothed Spurge is native to parts of the U.S., but I'm not sure which parts.  I know that it grows around my drive, barn and compost pile.  It's cool to think that there's a wild Poinsettia plant growing on my homestead.



A close look at this plant shows very similar flowers and fruits as Poinsettias



The plants grow singly or in small bunches