Caralluma edulis
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Caralluma edulis is a succulent species in the plant family Apocynaceae
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The leaves and stem are eaten in North Africa.
Apocynaceae
The Apocynaceae or dogbane family is a family of flowering plants that includes trees, shrubs, herbs, and lianas.Many species are tall trees found in tropical rainforests, and most are from the tropics and subtropics, but some grow in tropical dry, xeric environments. There are also perennial herbs...
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The leaves and stem are eaten in North Africa.