A sticky resin on the leaves is used as a poultice for bruises and sores. A resinous gum or lac deposited by scale insects on the branches is used by the Indians as a cement for fixing arrow points and mending of pottery.
Creosotebush
51. WHITEMARGIN EUPHORBIASpurge Family
Euphorbia albomarginata
This low-growing plant with abundant small, round or oval leaves and tiny white flowers is commonly called Carpetweed because of the manner in which it spreads over the ground.
Found mostly in the dry sandy soils, this plant serves as an excellent soil binder and is very helpful in preventing erosion.
The milky juice of this species is considered toxic and may cause dermatitis in susceptible persons. It is also known as Rattlesnake Feed and popularly supposed to be efficacious in treating snake bite.
Whitemargin Euphorbia