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Ruby Glow Wood Spurge

Ruby Glow Wood Spurge

Ruby red leaves early in the season, darkening to nearly black as they mature. Yellow brachts appear in the spring, so it’s a pretty great contrasting show. A spurge gets its name from the term “purge,” as in purgative, as in, will make you sick if you eat it. So don’t.

Euphorta amygdaloides

Scientific name:

Euphorbiaceae

Family:

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