Sun Spurge

Latin Name:

Euphorbia helioscopia

Manx Name:

lus ny fahnaghyn

Season:

May - September

Locations where this species is found:
Port St Mary

This plant is often found on the margins of fields. It is highly poisonous and its sap can cause severe skin irritation.
Sun Spurge is also known as "Seven sisters", "Wartweed" and "Mad woman's milk". Its Manx name is "lus ny fahnaghyn".
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