An erect, branching, rhizomatous perennial which typically grows to 12" tall and can rapidly spread to form a bushy ground cover. Leaves are linear, approximately 1/2 to 1 1/4 inches long and 1 to 2 mm wide. Upper stem leaves that occur near the inflorescence are yellow or yellowish green in color. Numerous tiny flowers appear in umbel-like clusters in spring, lack petals and sepals, and primarily consist of showy lime-yellow bracts which age to red. Narrow, bluish-green, linear leaves (to 1.5" long). Stems and leaves contain a milky sap which is poisonous.

Allergenic, carcinogenic, diuretic, immunostimulant, irritant, laxative and toxic.

Euphorbia cyparissias L.

For acrochordon, cancer, constipation, corn, dermatosis, diarrhea, eczema, gastrosis, hepatosis, immunodepression, itch, psoriasis, respirosis, stomachache, toothache, uterosis.