Closely related to the Christmas poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima), Wild Poinsettia has orange-red bracts that frame its small yellow-green flowers.
Seeds are eaten by some small birds, while pollinators visit the nectar glands.
Indigenous people used some parts of Euphorbias for herbal remedies, though care must be taken because the milky sap can be irritating.
Closely related to the Christmas poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima), Wild Poinsettia has orange-red bracts that frame its small yellow-green flowers.
Seeds are eaten by some small birds, while pollinators visit the nectar glands.
Indigenous people used some parts of Euphorbias for herbal remedies, though care must be taken because the milky sap can be irritating.
Bloom: summer to fall
Habitats: areas along railroads; eroding banks; fields; gravel bars along streams; roadsides; rocky glades; sand prairies; waste areas
Lifespan: annual
Moist: moist to dry-mesic
Plant type (height): forb (1 to 2.75 feet)
Requirements: full sun to partial sun
Soil: gravel; rocky material; sand
