euphorbia

• Gênero grande e diverso de plantas da família das euforbiáceas, geralmente com látex leitoso; inclui espécies como a coroa-de-cristo e a avelós.

A large and diverse genus of plants within the family Euphorbiaceae, characterized by their milky sap.

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1. C2formalscientific

   A very large and diverse genus of flowering plants in the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae), characterized by milky sap and a unique flower structure.

   Euforbia

   • The Euphorbia genus includes over 2,000 species, from small herbs to large trees.
   • Many Euphorbia species are popular in gardens for their unusual shapes and colors.
   • The milky sap of some Euphorbia plants can be a skin irritant.

   Sinônimosspurge

• Substantivo que designa uma resina gomosa cáustica de cor marrom, obtida de plantas do gênero Euphorbia, atualmente usada principalmente em veterinária.

A noun referring to an acrid brown gum resin, now primarily used in veterinary medicine.

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   An acrid brown gum resin derived from certain Euphorbia plants, used primarily in veterinary medicine as a counterirritant or purgative.

   Resina usada em veterinária

   • The veterinarian applied a small amount of euphorbium to the horse's leg to reduce swelling.
   • Historically, euphorbium was used in folk remedies but now is restricted to animal care.
   • Preparation of euphorbium requires careful handling due to its irritant properties.