Milktree (Sapium laurocerasus)
Description
This evergreen tree grows to 60 feet (18 meters) in height with a 3 foot (91 centimeter) trunk diameter. It can be readily recognized by its oblong, shiny dark-green leaves, 6 inches (15 centimeters) long and 2 inches (5 centimeters) wide. Its flowers are small yellowish-green, flowering from spring to fall. The milky sap of this tree is extremely poisonous and caustic, and may cause severe dermatitis.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Malpighiales
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Family: Euphorbiaceae
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Genus: Sapium
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