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Caper Spurge, scientifically known as Euphorbia lathyris and belonging to the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae), is a plant native to regions including Amur, China North-Central, Chita, Inner Mongolia, Korea, Manchuria, and Mongolia. Caper Spurge (Latin: Euphorbia lathyris) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Caper Spurge is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Caper Spurge is a member native to KGZ, KR, MN, PAK, and CHX. Caper Spurge thrives in full to partial sun and prefers well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Caper Spurge grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, dry, moist water, and annual, biennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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