Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Shape: Obovate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Leaf Arrangement: Simple
Arrangement on the Stem: Opposite
Stem: Herbaceous with thorns
Latex comming out of the stem when cut off
Closer view of the leaf
My pamangkin assistant examining the flower pattern
Here’s a little botany for those who care about such things. The brightly coloured ‘petals’ on poinsettias and their Euphorbia relatives are actually modified leaves called ‘bracts.’ The flowers are in the centre, quite small and uninteresting looking. Please see my dissection handbook for a closer view. thanks
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