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Euphorbia sieboldiana
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 40-70 cm tall. The rootstock has several rhizomes. These are 10-20 cm long and 4-15 mm thick. There can be a single stem or a cluster of stems. The leaves are alternate and get larger towards the tip. The leaves are 2-5 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. They vary.
There are about 2000 Euphorbia species. Most Euphorbias have sap which irritates the skin.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Russia
How it is used for food
Caution: All Euphorbias or spurges have irritating sap and many have chemicals that can cause cancer.
Edible parts
Leaves