euphorbiaeuphorbia
genusgenusA remarkably diverse group of plants that can take the form of tiny succulents, shrubs, or even tree-like structures, all sharing the characteristic of producing a milky white sap. These adaptable plants have evolved to thrive in various environments, from desert regions to tropical forests, often developing unique shapes and growth patterns.
Etymology
The name 'Euphorbia' honors Euphorbus, an ancient Greek physician to King Juba II of Numidia, who discovered the medicinal properties of certain plants in this genus.
Interesting fact!
The white sap these plants produce, while serving as a natural defense mechanism against herbivores, was historically used by ancient civilizations as a folk remedy, though it can be toxic and should never be consumed.
All species of Euphorbia
euphorbiaAeruginosa
Blue spurge, Powder blue euphorbia, Blue sticks.
euphorbiaIngens
Candelabra tree, Cowboy cactus, Giant euphorbia.
euphorbiaCotinifolia
Caribbean copper plant, Red spurge, Purple spurge.
euphorbiaGrandicornis
Cow's horn euphorbia, Large horned euphorbia, African milk tree.
euphorbiaNeriifolia
Oleander spurge, Indian spurge tree, Milk hedge.
euphorbiaCanariensis
Canary Island spurge, Canary cactus, Cathedral cactus.
euphorbiaCaput-medusae
Medusa's head, Snake plant euphorbia, Medusa plant.
euphorbiaLeuconeura
Madagascar jewel, White-veined euphorbia, Jumping plant.
euphorbiaMilii
Crown of thorns, Christ plant, Christ thorn.
euphorbiaAbyssinica
Abyssinian euphorbia, Desert candelabra, African milk tree.
euphorbiaAmmak
Candelabra spurge, African candelabra, Moroccan mound.
euphorbiaFlanaganii
Medusa's head, Snake euphorbia, Medusa plant.
euphorbiaLactea
Candelabra cactus, Milkstripe euphorbia, Dragon bones tree.
euphorbiaRitchiei
Medusa head, Pearl plant, Ritchie's euphorbia.
euphorbiaTithymaloides
Devil's backbone, Zigzag plant, Japanese poinsettia.
euphorbiaTirucalli
Pencil cactus, Pencil tree, Milk bush.
euphorbiaTrigona
African milk tree, Cathedral cactus, Friendship cactus.
euphorbiaMammillaris
Indian corn cob, Corn cob plant, Finger euphorbia.
euphorbiaPulcherrima
Poinsettia, Christmas star, Christmas flower.
euphorbiaCharacias
Mediterranean spurge, Wulfen spurge, Blue spurge.
euphorbiaObesa
Baseball plant, Basketball euphorbia, Living baseball.
euphorbiaAntiquorum
Dragon bones tree, False cactus, Moroccan mound.
euphorbiaLophogona
Madagascar jewel, Ridge euphorbia, Crown of thorns cousin.
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