τιθύμαλλος

A. spurge, Euphorbia Peplus, Cratin. 325 (lyr.), Ar. Ec. 405, Thphr. HP 9.8.2, PHolm. 5.24, 25.1: heterocl. pl. τιθύμαλλα AP 9.217 (Muc. Scaev.).--Seven kinds are enumerated by Dsc. 4.164; τ. ἄρρην, = χαρακίας, l.c., cf. Thphr. HP 9.11.8; τ. θῆλυς, = μυρσινίτης or μυρτίτης, ib.9.11.9, Dsc.l.c.; used for poisoning water in warfare, Afric. Cest. p.15 V.