Euphorbia resinifera and Euphorbia Horrida *

Euphorbia resinifera

Euphorbia resinifera originates from Morocco. It occurs on the slopes of the Atlas Mountains. It is a species of spurge which contains resiniferatoxin (a capsaicin, used in medicine)
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Euphorbia Horrida

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