Ophthalmoblapton

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Read about Ophthalmoblapton in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Ophthalmoblapton (Greek, eye injuring, from its poisonous action). Euphorbiaceae. Trees with milky juice: Lvs. alternate, simple, pinnately veined: inn. axillary or lateral; fls. inconspicuous, monoecious, apetalous; calyx with 1-3 short lobes, valvate in the bud; stamen 1; styles connate to the apex; ovary 3- celled, 3-ovuled.—Three Brazilian species related to Sapium and Stillingia, not cult. But noted for poisonous action upon the skin and mucous membrane. O. macrophyllum, Fr. Allem., Saint Lucia, is the best known species. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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