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St croix usvi botanical garden dangerous euphorbia teke #56918028
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Euphorbia teke is a laxly branched, spiny, shrubby tree usually growing from 3 - 6 metres tall, occasionally reaching 10 metres. The trunk is up to 10cm in diameter .Usually this tree growing in tropical Africa ,skin contact often causing irritation and blistering; contact with the eyes causing temporary or even permanent blindness.This tree as synonymous with poison.