Wild Poinsettia
Euphorbia davidii
(Poinsettia davidii, Euphorbia dentata)

Family: Spurge (Euphorbiaceae)
AKA: Toothed Spurge, Green Poinsettia, David's Spurge
Photo taken on: July 27, 2009
Location: White Rock, NM
Life Zones: Plains
Habitat: Disturbed, dry areas, roadsides

Grows to 2 feet high with inconspicuous, whitish flowers and lance-shaped, toothed leaves. The leaves are often red-splotched and whitish around the center. The plant produces a milky sap when broken that can cause itching.

Flora of North America reference.