Taxonomy
There are several recognized subspecies. These include:
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- Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides
- Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
- Euphorbia tithymaloides bahamensis
- Euphorbia tithymaloides jamaicensis
- Euphorbia tithymaloides padifolia
- Euphorbia tithymaloides parasitica
- Euphorbia tithymaloides retusa
- Euphorbia tithymaloides smallii
Subspecies are usually identifiable by their leaves, which come in several types such as laurel-like and variegated and which can be tinged with white or red.
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