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Euphorbia Lathyris (Noun)

Meaning

Poisonous Old World spurge; adventive in America; seeds yield a purgative oil.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The euphorbia lathyris plant, also known as the caper spurge, was originally found in the Old World but has been naturalized as an adventive species in parts of North America.
  • It has been confirmed that the seeds of the euphorbia lathyris produce a purgative oil.
  • Taxonomists believe the invasive species euphorbia lathyris was unwittingly introduced to new territories through seeds hidden in agricultural equipment.
  • The main use for the euphorbia lathyris seeds in traditional medicine during ancient times was that its purgative oil was valuable in promoting catharsis.
  • Historically the seeds of this plant were considered valuable for producing medicinal grade euphorbia lathyris purgative oil used as an emetic.

Synonyms

  • Caper Spurge
  • Myrtle Spurge
  • Mole Plant

Hypernyms

  • Spurge
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