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painted spurge
Euphorbia heterophylla
- Worldwide
- 11,149 observations
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- Plants
About
Euphorbia heterophylla, also known under the common names of (Mexican) fireplant, painted euphorbia, Japanese poinsettia, desert poinsettia, wild poinsettia, fire on the mountain, paintedleaf, painted spurge, milkweed, and kaliko plant, is a plant belonging to the Euphorbiaceae or spurge family.
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Recent sightings near Lagos
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Sep 27, 2026Adebayo Crescent, Oshodi-Isolo, Lagos, NGObserver: Ayokunle JoelView observation from Sep 27, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jan 24, 2026Ikeja, Lagos, NGObserver: Ramez AtallahView observation from Jan 24, 2026 on iNaturalist