Euphorbia

Euphorbias are mostly native to Africa and Madagascar, ranging from low-growing succulents to large non-succulent shrubs. Many exude a poisonous milky latex when cut. It is best to use gloves when handling the plant, and then discard them when finished.

Euphorbia caput-medusae Euphorbia caput-medusae

Euphorbia caput-medusae

‘Medusa’s Head’. A beautiful spidery species to 30cm wide with long slim leaves borne by a central caudex. A mass of tiny yellow flowers. The white sap can irritate skin and eyes. Part sun/light shade.

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Euphorbia ferox Euphorbia ferox

Euphorbia ferox

Thick cactus-like green stems, heavily ridged. Bearing sharp pink-white spines along each ridge. The white sap can irritate skin and eyes. Part sun/light shade.

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Euphorbia mammillaris f. variegata Euphorbia mammillaris f. variegata

Euphorbia mammillaris f. variegata

‘Corn Cob’. Silvery grey-green cactus-like stems armed with white spines. Tiny red and orange flowers are borne at the tip of each stem. The white sap can irritate skin and eyes. Part sun/light shade.

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Euphorbia submammillaris Euphorbia submammillaris

Euphorbia submammillaris

A dense mass of thick bright green branching stems to 20cm high. The white sap can irritate skin and eyes. Part sun/light shade.


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