Tag: Milky sap

Over 20,000 plant species, including the common dandelion, produce a milky fluid. For those who break a dandelion stem and see this white liquid, a common question arises: does dandelion have milk? The answer reveals fascinating aspects of plant defense and biology.

Over 2,000 species belong to the *Euphorbia* genus, and a defining characteristic of many, including *Euphorbia maculata*, is the presence of a toxic, milky latex sap. This common weed, known as spotted spurge, is definitively not edible and can cause serious health issues if ingested or handled improperly.