The Thapsia garganica plant is researched for its ingredient thapsigargin in cancer treatment. The plant itself is toxic.


The common Mediterranean flowering Thapsia garganica plant is researched for its ingredient thapsigargin, for use in cancer treatment. The plant itself is lethal - also referred to as "deadly carrot" in ancient Greek literature.


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