Characteristic Properties of Spurge (Euphorbia macroclada Boiss.) Honey in Diyarbakır Region

Abstract

Spurge or euphorbia ( Euphorbia macroclada Bois.), named also sütleğen or haşul is herbaceous plant species that grows widely in Turkey, but not every produces honey nectar in everywhere. Although this plant is poisonous, honey with very good taste and aroma is not toxic. It is produced from spurge flowers grown in fields left empty from lentil and chickpea harvest.