An Agave americana is imposing with large, wide, straplike leaves arching up and over, and the tubelike branches of Euphorbia tirucalli demand attention.
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"Euphorbia tirucalli " is a hydrocarbon plant that produces a poisonous latex which can, with little effort, be converted to the equivalent of gasoline.
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It is etymologically related to the naked woman tree, locally known as the " nano " ( " Euphorbia tirucalli "-pencil tree ).
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The name Manyara comes from the Maasai word " emanyara ", which is a euphorbia species of plant that is grown into a hedge around a family homestead ( " Euphorbia tirucalli " ).
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"Euphorbia tirucalli " has been promoted as an anticancer agent, but research shows that it suppresses the immune system, promotes tumor growth, and leads to the development of certain types of cancer . " Euphorbia tirucalli " has also been associated with Burkitt's lymphoma and is thought to be a cofactor of the disease rather than a treatment.
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"Euphorbia tirucalli " has been promoted as an anticancer agent, but research shows that it suppresses the immune system, promotes tumor growth, and leads to the development of certain types of cancer . " Euphorbia tirucalli " has also been associated with Burkitt's lymphoma and is thought to be a cofactor of the disease rather than a treatment.