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Euphorbia lactea, Haw. (E. havanensis, Hort., at least in part). Fig. 1445. Similar to E. antiquorum, but with a white-marbled area running through the middle of each face of the branches. E. Indies.—One of the most common succulent euphorbias in cult., of fine candelabra form, and making rapid growth. The euphorbias grown for hedges in Fla., W. Indies, etc., are chiefly this species, though some may be E. antiquorum. It is often confused with E. Hermentiana. Cristate forms are in the trade as E. lactea monstrosa and E. havanensis cristata, though these should perhaps be referred to E. antiquorum.

Euphorbia lactea, Haw. (E. havanensis, Hort., at least in part). Fig. 1445. Similar to E. antiquorum, but with a white-marbled area running through the middle of each face of the branches. E. Indies.—One of the most common succulent euphorbias in cult., of fine candelabra form, and making rapid growth. The euphorbias grown for hedges in Fla., W. Indies, etc., are chiefly this species, though some may be E. antiquorum. It is often confused with E. Hermentiana. Cristate forms are in the trade as E. lactea monstrosa and E. havanensis cristata, though these should perhaps be referred to E. antiquorum.

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'''''Euphorbia lactea''''' ('''Mottled Spurge''', '''Frilled Fan''' or '''Elkhorn''') is a species of [[Euphorbia|spurge]] native to tropical [[Asia]], mainly in [[India]].<ref name=grin>Germplasm Resources Information Network: [http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?418390 ''Euphorbia lactea'']</ref><ref name=rhs>Huxley, A, ed. (1992). ''New RHS Dictionary of Gardening''. ISBN 0-333-47494-5</ref>

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It is an erect [[shrub]] growing up to 5 m tall, with [[succulent]] branches 3-5 cm diameter, ridged, with a triangular or rhombic cross-section; the ridges are spiny, with short spines up to 5 mm long. The [[leaf|leaves]] are minute, and soon [[deciduous]].<ref name=rhs/> All parts of the plant contain a [[poison]]ous milky [[latex]].<ref>Poisonous plants: [http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/poison/Euphola.htm ''Euphorbia lactea'']</ref>

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It is used medicinally in [[India]].<ref>Plant of the Week.org [http://www.plantoftheweek.org/week113.shtml ''Euphorbia lactea'']</ref> It is widely grown as an [[ornamental plant]], both in the tropics, and as a [[houseplant]] in temperate regions; a number of [[cultivar]]s have been selected for ornamental use, notably 'Cristata' with frilled branching.<ref name=rhs/><ref>Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk: [http://www.hear.org/Pier/species/euphorbia_lactea.htm ''Euphorbia lactea'']</ref> Other colloquial names include Candelabra spurge, Candelabrum tree, Candelabra cactus, Candelabra plant, Dragon bones, False cactus, Hatrack cactus, Milkstripe euphorbia, Mottled candlestick.

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