Euphorbia enopla (Pincushion Euphorbia )
Euphorbia enopla (Pincushion Euphorbia) shows small yellow flowers nestled among long dark purple thorns.
Botanical name: Euphorbia enopla
Common name: Pincushion Euphorbia
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Euphorbia enopla is one of the most attractive of the euphorbias. The green, grey-green or bluish-green, ribbed branches are about 3 cm in diameter with the decorative spines tightly arranged in rows along the ribbed edges. The stems often branch out towards the upper section forming a candelabra-like effect.
As with all other Euphorbias, when a plant get damaged it exudes a thick white milky sap known as latex. This latex is poisonous and may irritate skin. Pay extreme attention not to get any in your eyes or mouth.
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Euphorbia enopla (Pincushion Euphorbia) stem with yellow flowers and long dark purple spines close up
Euphorbia enopla (Pincushion Euphorbia) stems covered in sharp spikes sit amidst other succulent leaves
Euphorbia enopla (Pincushion Euphorbia) stems reach upward, topped by small yellow flower buds and spikes.
Euphorbia enopla (Pincushion Euphorbia) stems covered in thick red thorns and tiny yellow buds.
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