18. Calotropis Procera Apple of Sodom The fruit was described by the Roman Jewish historian Josephus, who saw it growing near Sodom: "...as well as the ashes growing in their fruits; which fruits have a color as if they were fit to be eaten, but if you pluck them with your hands, they dissolve into smoke and ashes." ( Josephus, Jewish Wars, Book IV,8:4 ) “ mărul Sodomei “ – nu este o plantă “ prietenoasă” Este frumoasă afară , dar goală înăuntru.” Carnea” plantei conţine o sevă lăptosă toxică extrem de amară. פתילת המדבר הגדולה שם עממי : תפוח סדום