Euphorbia ingens
| Euphorbia ingens | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Euphorbia |
| Species: | E. ingens |
| Binomial name | |
| Euphorbia ingens E.Mey. ex Boiss. | |
| Synonyms | |
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Euphorbia candelabrum[1] | |
Euphorbia ingens is a species of plant in the genus Euphorbia and the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to dry areas of southern Africa. It is popularly known as the "Candelabra Tree", and its milky latex can be extremely poisonous, and a dangerous irritant.[2]
See also
- Succulent euphorbias
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References
- ↑ Plants Belonging to the Genus 'Euphorbia'
- ↑ "The Gods Must Be Crazy (movie)". H2G2.com. Retrieved 2013-10-17.
- "Euphorbia ingens". Plantz Afrika. Retrieved 2010-02-15.
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