Derivation of specific name
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leucocephala: white headed
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- Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. and Ballings, P. (2002-2014). Euphorbia leucocephala Lotsy Flora of Zimbabwe website. Accessed 28 August 2014 at http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=136100
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Description
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Densely branching shrub to c.2 m. Leaves in whorls: lamina lanceolate. Bracts c.1 cm, oblanceolate, creamy-white, showy
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- Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. and Ballings, P. (2002-2014). Euphorbia leucocephala Lotsy Flora of Zimbabwe website. Accessed 28 August 2014 at http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=136100
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- Mark Hyde
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- Bart Wursten
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- Petra Ballings
Frequency
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Local
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- Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. and Ballings, P. (2002-2014). Euphorbia leucocephala Lotsy Flora of Zimbabwe website. Accessed 28 August 2014 at http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=136100
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- Mark Hyde
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- Bart Wursten
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- Petra Ballings
Worldwide distribution
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C America
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- Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. and Ballings, P. (2002-2014). Euphorbia leucocephala Lotsy Flora of Zimbabwe website. Accessed 28 August 2014 at http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=136100
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- Mark Hyde
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- Bart Wursten
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- Petra Ballings
Euphorbia leucocephala: Brief Summary
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Euphorbia leucocephala, with many common names including little Christmas flower, white lace euphorbia, snow bush, snow flake, snows of Kilimanjaro and white Christmas bush is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is endemic to Mexico and Mesoamerica. Its clear sap is an irritant that can cause blisters and skin rashes. Ingesting it can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
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