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Euphorbia caducifolia

Family: Euphorbiaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It has many stems. It forms thickets. It grows up to 3 m high. The leaves are 3-8 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. It has spines.

There are about 2000 Euphorbia species. Most Euphorbias have sap which irritates the skin.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Pakistan it grows in stony ground on coastal plains and hills near the sea level and up to 800 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Pakistan

How it is used for food

Caution: All Euphorbias or spurges have irritating sap and many have chemicals that can cause cancer. The young leaves are boiled and the water discarded then the leaves eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Euphorbia neriifolia sensu Hook. f.;