Euphorbia Milii can cause irritation or illness if chewed or swallowed. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children.
Irritant: Diterpene esters in milky latex
Severity: mild
Symptoms: The milky white latex sap found in all plant parts can cause mild to severe contact dermatitis. If contact with the eyes occurs the sap can cause temporary to permanent damage to the cornea.
The Full Picture
The true flowers are actually tiny and yellow. The bright red/pink parts are modified leaves called 'bracts'.