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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

Synonyms