Kingdom: Plantae

Sub kingdom: Tracheobionta

Superdivision: Spermatophyta

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Subclass: Rosidae

Order: Euphorbiales

Family: Euphobiaceae

Genus: Euphorbia L.

Species: Euphorbia graminea

• Grassleaf spurge (Euphorbia graminea) is described as the most common variety of its kind in commerce today. This herbaceous perennial grows into impressive mounds that can reach up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) across. In Mexico, grassleaf spurge holds significant value as a forage plant, with young plants being edible for humans. This combination of adaptability, size, and utility contributes to its widespread popularity and commercial presence.

• Grassleaf spurge, native to Central and South America, flourishes in tropical and subtropical regions with temperatures ranging from 68 to 100.4 °F (20 to 38 °C), tolerating varying conditions within this range without needing seasonal adjustments. Now naturalized in parts of the Mediterranean, East Asia, and the Middle East, this plant is also popular in cultivation beyond its native and introduced habitats.

-  Saponins

-  Alkaloids

-  Triterpenes

-  Flavonoids

-  Cardiac glycosides

-  Total flavonoids

Industrial Uses:

-  Ornamental plant in landscaping and horticulture

-  Traditional medicinal uses

-  Grazed by livestock as forage

Pharmaceutical Uses:

-  Pain relief and anti-inflammatory effects

-  Gastrointestinal and respiratory ailment treatment

-  Diabetes management

-  Malaria treatment