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Chamaesyce hirta

Image of Chamaesyce

(Asthma plant)

FAMILY

Euphorbiaceae

Species

Chamaesyce hirta

Common name(s)

Asthma plant

Flower colour; life form

Flowers greenish. Herb, usually less than 40 cm tall

Distinguishing features

Plant with copious sap/latex. Leaves opposite to about 3 cm long, margins serrated, hairs present on lower surface. Flowers clustered into axils of the leaves.

Chamaesyce hirta