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 stick euphorbia, Powder blue spurge, Blue finger plant.
euphorbiaIngens
Candelabra tree, African candelabra, Cowboy cactus.
euphorbiaCotinifolia
Caribbean copper plant, Red spurge, Mexican false poinsettia.
euphorbiaGrandicornis
Cow's horn, Large thorned euphorbia, African milk tree.
euphorbiaNeriifolia
Oleander spurge, Milk bush, Dragon bones.
euphorbiaCanariensis
Canary Island cactus, Cathedral spurge, Canary spurge.
euphorbiaCaput-medusae
Medusa head euphorbia, Medusa's head, Snake euphorbia.
euphorbiaLeuconeura
Madagascar jewel, White lightning plant, Jumping plant.
euphorbiaMilii
Crown of thorns, Christ thorn, Thai crown of thorns.
euphorbiaAbyssinica
Abyssinian euphorbia, Desert candelabra, African candelabra tree.
euphorbiaAmmak
Candelabra tree, African milk tree, Desert candelabra.
euphorbiaFlanaganii
Medusa head euphorbia, Snake plant euphorbia, Living medusa.
euphorbiaLactea
Candelabra plant, Milkstripe euphorbia, Dragon bones.
euphorbiaRitchiei
Medusa euphorbia, Pearl plant, Blue pearl succulent.
euphorbiaTithymaloides
Devil's backbone, Zigzag plant, Christmas candle.
euphorbiaTirucalli
Pencil cactus, Firesticks, Sticks on fire.
euphorbiaTrigona
African milk tree, Cathedral cactus, Dragon bones.
euphorbiaMammillaris
Indian corn cob, Corn cob euphorbia, Finger plant.
euphorbiaPulcherrima
Poinsettia, Christmas star, Mexican flame leaf.
euphorbiaCharacias
Mediterranean spurge, Blue spurge, Wulfen spurge.
euphorbiaObesa
Baseball plant, Basketball euphorbia, Living baseball.
euphorbiaAntiquorum
Dragon bones, False cactus, Indian spurge tree.
euphorbiaLophogona
Madagascar crown, Ridge spurge, Zigzag euphorbia.
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