The unisexual flowers of the Wood Spurge. The Spurges are named from their use as a purgative in Medieval times due to their toxic white latex.

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The unisexual flowers of the Wood Spurge. The Spurges are named from their use as a purgative in Medieval times due to their toxic white latex. They are parts of the Euphorbia family

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Location: Scarborough, UK
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