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Euphorbiaceae
(大戟科)
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wide ranges of growth forms: including succulents,
herbs, shrubs and trees. |
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a special type of inflorescence, the cyathia
as found in poinsettia.
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about
100 species in Hong Kong (complete list) |
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economic application:
rubber
from Hevea,
tapioca
from
Manihot,
castor oil
from
Ricinus
,
tung
oil
from
Vernicia
,
myrobalan
from Phyllanthus, herbal medicine from
Sauropus
,
ornamentals from
Codiaeum
,
and poisons from
Croton
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improper use of Euphorbiaceae plants can be
hazardous to health
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to identify local Euphorbiaceae plants, please
try this
polyclave. |
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to retrieve information on local Euphorbiaceae
plants, please try this
search. |
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