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Queens Delight
Spurge Family : Euphorbiaceae
Latin Name : Stillingia sylvatica
Longevity : Perennial
Season : Warm
Origin : Native
Value : Wildlife – good
Livestock -TOXIC
Remarks :
Growth 2 – 3 feet tall; flowers June to August.
Grows from numerous shoots arising from a
woody base. This plant has milky sap and is very
toxic to livestock. Reported to contain cyanogenic
glycosides, which release free cyanide in the
rumen. This plant is very low in palatability and is
not consumed by livestock except in extreme
circumstances. Queen's Delight may be an indicator
of poor grazing management. Adapted to the
sandy soils of the Panhandle.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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