Myrtle Spurge


	Euphorbia myrsinites
	Family Name:	Euphorbiaceae
	Class:	B
	Other Names:	creeping spurge, donkey tail spurge
	Why is it a noxious weed?	It escaped cultivation and is aggressive, crowding out native species. It poses a danger to people because of its caustic, latex sap, which causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea when ingested. Skin contact with sap causes redness, swelling and blisters.

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