Catching our breath, we pause at a flowering weed called a petty spurge.
From the sfgate.com
The petty spurge sprouts in winter.
From the dailynews.com
Petty spurge sap is being investigated for its curative properties and has proven to be beneficial in treatment of some skin cancers.
From the dailynews.com
An extract of petty spurge, ingenol 3-angelate or PEP005, developed in Australia by the Brisbane-based company Peplin, produced impressive results when applied directly to skin cancers in animals.