Is this the auspicioue flower for Lord Shiva ? Answer anyone...Quinta-flower - só não sei o nome dessa flor...

Quinta-flower
Originally uploaded by Tarcisinho

i am not sure but this flower and the thick leaves very much resemble the very auspicious plant here in India, the plant which is seen as the Lord Shiva in India. In the worship of Lord Shiva the flowers of the plant which is known as 'AAk' or the 'AAKDA' in local languages, is the key flower necessary without which the worhip cannot be started. The thick leaves when torn will have milky fluid coming out in them. They are found in abundance and are little poisonous but do have medicinal qualities too.
i just found this picture on flickr explore page.