milkbush

The term "milkbush" refers to several different shrub species known for their milky sap. One type is an Australian shrub (Wrightia saligna). Another is a southern African spurge (Euphorbia tirucalli), which has a cactus-like appearance and whose milky juice has been used locally for medicinal purposes, such as treating syphilis. In the West Indies, "milkbush" can also refer to a shrub called Rauwolfia tetraphylla. Additionally, "African milkbush" (Synadenium grantii) is a shrub from the Euphorbiaceae family, often cultivated for its red flowers. The term "milk hedge" is synonymous with the second definition of milkbush.123