Genus Mercurialis is a plant genus that belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. This genus is commonly known as Mercury plant, and it has several synonyms. Some of the synonyms for Genus Mercurialis include Mercury, Pudding Grass, and Dog's Mercury. Other common names for this plant genus include Annual Mercury, French Mercury, and Winterbourn. These synonyms are used to refer to different species and subspecies of Genus Mercurialis, which are distributed in different regions across the world. Regardless of the name, this plant genus is known for its medicinal properties, and it has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.