| Family Name | Euphorbiaceae |
| Scientific name | Euphorbia trigona |
| Common name | Royal Red , African Milk Tree |
| Growth habit | All grow upward. Up to 2 m or more in height. Light green with dots and air roots at stem and the wounds give poisonous white liquid. |
| Leaf | Small burgundy oval in active growing season in spring and summer, other in spines. |
| Flower | Flowering in late spring and summer, in night–time with white or yellowish flowers. |
| Fruit | Eatable fleshy berries. Example: Pitaya |
| More to learn | Feng Shui role - Remove evil spirits |
| Properties | Bitter , natural cold , poisonous. Diuretic, detoxifying. This product is toxic, pregnant women forbidden to take. Avoid the juice get into eyes. |
| Treats | Detoxification for damp, remove rot, diuretic laxative. |
| Reference | 藥用植物園 succulents 稱心圓藝 |