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Old September 22nd, 2009, 06:21 PM
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It is Caper Spurge (Euphorbia lathyris), also often called mole plant. You are probably better off with the moles than with this plant. It is pretty darn toxic and can induce violent vomiting. Caper seeds were commonly used, but an oil extracted from them was also used, in very small doses, as it is highly toxic.

In the past, the milky latex of the Caper Spurge was used as a depilatory (hair removal) and to remove corns.

The leaves of the Caper Spurge was used by beggars to raise unsightly sores on their skin, thereby increasing their chances of eliciting pity and alms.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caper_spurge gives you more information about it.
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