Plant which could discharge boron to cause intoxication (9)

I believe the answer is:

euphorbia

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'plant' is the definition.
(type of plant)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for euphorbia that I've seen before include "poinsettia" , "Plant of the spurge genus" , "flowering plant" , "flower" , "shrub" .)

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