Short cool days make conditions ideal for colorful poinsettias and its close relative Euphorbia leucocephala sometimes called ...

Deep roots Few plants have as many names as this one. Bought primarily during the holidays, poinsettias are one of the most popular potted plants in the U.S. What we call the poinsettia is native to ...

You've heard that poinsettias are poisonous, which creates a big stigma for the otherwise beloved holiday flower. Well, maybe ...

Tough succulents are great for scorching climates or struggling new plant owners. If these scenarios are familiar, consider ...

The poinsettia is native to the Pacific-facing mountains of southern Mexico. There it grows in seasonally dry tropical ...

It looks similar to the native spurge, waiūatua/waiū-o-kahukura (Euphorbia glauca) and New Zealand linen flax (Linum ...

Its sap was toxic to humans and animals, and could cause skin irritation ... but would require extensive testing in New Zealand to ensure it did not harm native plants. Sea spurge (Euphorbia paralias) ...

The African milk tree (Euphorbia trigona ... Like most Euphorbias, the African milk tree produces milky sap that is toxic to pets and humans. It is safest to wear gloves and goggles when working ...