Location: Hobe Sound Nature CenterThis is Poinsettia cyathophora,
Aka Fire-on-the-mountain or Paintedleaf
It's in the genus Euphorbia,
Named for Euphorbus, a physician from Greece.
Euphorbus discovered that many of the plants
In this genus have medicinal value.
Including a succulent plant from the Atlas mountains,
Which could make you take a really good poo.
- Florida Wildflower Foundation: Friday Flower: Paintedleaf
- Wikipedia - Euphorbus (physician))
- Euphorbus - The Succulent Plant Page
Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson
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