Euphorbia clavarioides
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEuphorbia clavarioides, lion's spoor, anthill euphorbia, is a species of herbaceous plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Botswana, Lesotho, and South Africa. It may grow to 18 cm in diameter, with a height of 30 cm. Its flowers are yellow.
Description
A subtropical herb in the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae) with edible gum.
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Edible Uses
The gum is eaten raw as a chewing gum.
Traditional Uses
The gum is eaten raw as a chewing gum.
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Known Hazards
Members of the Euphorbiaceae family can be toxic; caution is advised.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Botswana, Southern Africa,
References (5)
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- Ruiters-Welcome, A. K., 2019, Food plants of southern Africa. Ph.D. thesis. Univ. of Johannesburg p 54
- Welcome, A. K. & Van Wyk, B.-E., 2019, An inventory and analysis of the food plants of southern Africa. South African Journal of Botany 122 (2019) 136–179
