Christ thorn

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Related to Christ thorn: Paliurus spina-christi, Euphorbia milii

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Christ thorn - somewhat climbing bushy spurge of Madagascar having long woody spiny stems with few leaves and flowers with scarlet bracts

Christ plant, Euphorbia milii, crown of thorns

Euphorbia, genus Euphorbia - type genus of the Euphorbiaceae: very large genus of diverse plants all having milky juice

spurge - any of numerous plants of the genus Euphorbia; usually having milky often poisonous juice

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They are tomatoes, berries and the Christ Thorn's (kinar) fruit festivals with the whole market on the day directed towards the theme, whether the produce sold or food prepared.

Hundreds visit weekly farmers market in Budaiya

The prickly leaves of holly represent his crown of thorns - in Scandinavia, it is called the Christ Thorn.

Seasonal greenery; CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN

Michael Evanari, Professor of Botany at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has opined that the Syrian Christ Thorn, which was available in Jerusalem, was the plant most likely to be used for the crown of thorns.