Sap exuding from the cut end of a stem of a Euphorbia sp. plant. Euphorbias are a type of succulent plant. When cut, they exude a milky, latex sap tha

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Sap exuding from the cut end of a stem of a Euphorbia sp. plant. Euphorbias are a type of succulent plant. When cut, they exude a milky, latex sap that irritates and burns the skin, and is poisonous when ingested. Contact of latex with the eyes can cause blindness.

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