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Euphorbiaceae

18-Euphorbia piscatoria

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Endemic to the island of Madeira is Euphorbia piscatoria, which has a common name of "Fig of Hell" because the white sap can damage the skin or even cause blindness if it gets into the eyes.

Photo by K. R. Robertson on a ravine above Ribeira Brava, Madeira.

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