Meaning of caper spurge | Babel Free

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An erect, biennial spurge native to southern Europe, northern Africa, and southwest Asia into central Asia, of species Euphorbia lathyris.

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“The common name⟳, Caper Spurge, alludes to the resemblance of the spongy capsules to capers, which are young flower buds from quite a different plant⟳, Capparis. Caper Spurge fruits were mistakenly pickled by several women and when ingested caused severe illness.”

“"Sounds delightful," Ada said. She looked uneasy. "Have⟳ you ever heard of caper spurge poisoning?" "Yes, when we go to Mt. Etna, Tazio tells me not to pick⟳ the capers with the purple flowers. What do you know⟳ about caper spurge?"”

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