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The white milky sap is a latex that has a high pH.It is quite alkaline and is considered to be an irritant as opposed to a poison.

This plant has is noted for its bright red 'flowers'.However the flowers are small yellow to white in color.The sepals are red.Compare this to the dogwood (Cornus Florida) tree.

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