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Caralluma edulis is a small leafless succulent in the dogbane family, native to India and Pakistan, grown for its fleshy stems. It needs sharp drainage and bright light, and suits dry, warm conditions.
Caralluma edulis is a succulent species in the plant family Apocynaceae, native to India and Pakistan.
The leaves and stem are eaten in North Africa.
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