Hercules club
Euphorbia canariensis
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Hobart Botanical Gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Canary Islands, Slovenia, Tasmania
How it is used for food
Caution: All Euphorbias or spurges have irritating sap and many have chemicals that can cause cancer. The inner part of the stem is sucked to quench thirst after the bark is removed.
Edible parts
Stem
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kanarski mleček