Firestick (Plant)
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| Firestick | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom Information | |
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Subkingdom | Viridaeplantae |
| Phylum Information | |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Sub-phylum | Euphyllophytina |
| Infraphylum | Radiatopses |
| Class Information | |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Sub-class | Dilleniidae |
| Order Information | |
| Superorder | Euphorbianae |
| Order | Euphorbiales |
| Family Information | |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Sub-family | Euphorbioideae |
| Tribe Information | |
| Tribe | Euphorbieae |
| Subtribe | Euphorbiinae |
| Genus Information | |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Species Information | |
| Species | E. tirucalli |
| Population statistics | |
Firestick, a succulent (Euphorbia tirucalli), is a showy plant that features a tangled mass of orange-red branches as thick as pencils, hence the name. Also called pencil cactus or pencil tree, it grows as an accent outdoor shrub or a container patio plant that spruces up the spot. The branches form a striking contrast against the background so the plant stands out and draws attention. The firestick contains a toxic white sap that causes serious skin allergies, and can produce blindness if it gets into the eyes, which is why utmost care during handling is essential. [1] [2]