Descriptions

It is an erect spiny herb. Its stem is branched and very prickly; it exudes a yellow juice when cut. The leaves are thistle-like and alternate, without leaf stalks, toothed and with spiny margins. Flowers solitary and are bright yellow. The fruit is a prickly oblong or egg shaped capsule that releases numerous small black seeds.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

Throughout the year

Use(s)

Seed oil is used to treat skin infections.