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Question: Hi, found in the Boquete area of Panama, has a milky substance like the Euphoria family, grown in both shade …

  • Question

    Hi, found in the Boquete area of Panama, has a milky substance like the Euphoria family, grown in both shade sun, non-woody, and no significiant flower,pink tinges to the leaves and stems. Gosh I should know this one :)

    Answer

    Dear maeleanore8, the image you posted is too small for me to identify your plant. From what I can tell, it could very well be a species of Euphorbia (spurge) as you suggested. There are species with white coloration on the leaves, such as Euphorbia marginata (mountain snow spurge), a species with prominent white borders. Best wishes.