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desert plant known as bitter apple with potent medicinal properties
Citrullus colocynthis, also known as bitter apple or colocynth, is a desert plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It produces a small, hard fruit that has been traditionally used in herbal medicine for its strong laxative properties. However, due to its potent bioactive compounds, it should be used with caution as it can be toxic in high doses.