Balsam (Euphorbia balsamifera) under night sky. This plant is growing in volcanic ash and soil. It originated in the Arabian peninsula. Oil from the p

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Balsam (Euphorbia balsamifera) under night sky. This plant is growing in volcanic ash and soil. It originated in the Arabian peninsula. Oil from the plant is used to make medicines and perfumes. Photographed on La Palma, Canary Islands.

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