Famine Foods Plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine

Euphorbia heliscopia

Uses

China: leaves eaten with oil and salt. Reportedly poisonous.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: L.

Plant Classification Group:

Euphorbiaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- China

Plant References:

ALTSCHUL
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