Turkish spurge
Euphorbia macroclada
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. The leaves are widely spaced and narrowly sword shaped. They are dark green The flowers are yellow.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Iran, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The latex is used as yeast in dairy products.
Edible parts
Latex, caution
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Husile, Ligde, Ligye, Sirez, Sirik, Sirmar