Euphorbia stenoclada – Silver Thicket – 3 Seed Pack
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Euphorbia is a genus in the family Euphorbiaceae. Consisting of 2008 species, Euphorbia is the fourth largest genus of flowering plants. Succulent species originate mostly from Africa, the Americas and Madagascar. The common name “spurge” derives from the Middle English/Old French espurge (“to purge”), due to the use of the plant’s sap as a medicinal purgative. The plants are annual or perennial herbs, woody shrubs or trees. Smaller Euphorbias make excellent potted plants while larger species are valuable landscaping plants.
Euphorbia stenoclada commonly known as Silver Thicket is a rare plant that is native to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and rocky areas. The stems of Euphorbia stenoclada are flattened and drawn out into sharp-tipped thorns and can reach 1.8m in height. It grows into an imposing shrub or small tree that makes it suitable for barrier plantings. The sap of this drought tolerant Euphorbia is generally not irritating on the skin but, avoid putting any in your mouth or eyes.