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Euphorbiaceae ( / juːˈfoʊrbiːˌeɪsiˌaɪ, - siːˌiː / ), the spurge family, is a large family of flowering plants. In English, they are also commonly called euphorbias, [2] which is also the name of the type genus of the family. Most spurges, such as Euphorbia paralias, are herbs, but some, especially in the tropics, are shrubs or trees ...
Euphorbia. Griseb. Euphorbia is a very large and diverse genus of flowering plants, commonly called spurge, in the family Euphorbiaceae. "Euphorbia" is sometimes used in ordinary English to collectively refer to all members of Euphorbiaceae (in deference to the type genus ), not just to members of the genus.
Euphorbiaceae is the spurge family of flowering plants and comprises some 6,745 species in 218 genera. Many members, such as cassava, are important food sources. Others are useful for their waxes and oils and as a source of medicinal drugs.
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The Euphorbiaceae, the spurge family, is a large family of flowering plants. In common English, they are sometimes called euphorbias, which is also the name of a genus in the family. Most spurges such as Euphorbia paralias are herbs, but some, especially in the tropics, are shrubs or trees, such as Hevea brasiliensis. Some, such as Euphorbia canariensis,:206 are succulent and resemble cacti ...
Euphorbieae is a tribe of flowering plants of the family Euphorbiaceae. [1] It comprises 3 subtribes and 5 genera. [2] The 3 sub tribes are: Euphorbiinae, Neoguillauminiinae and Anthosteminae. The 5 genus general are: Argythamnia, Caperonia, Chiropetalum, Ditaxis and Chiropetalum. Euphorbieae have many different species of plants including some ...
Euphorbiaceae is a large family of plants with over 300 genera and 7, species. These plants are found all over the world but are most diverse in tropical and subtropical regions. Euphorbiaceae includes a wide variety of plants, including trees, shrubs, herbs, and succulents. They are characterized by their milky sap, which contains latex and ...
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