Euphorbia espinosa (Woody Euphorbia)
Euphorbia espinosa (Woody Euphorbia) trunk showing distinctive peeling tan skin layers
Botanical names: Euphorbia espinosa, Euphorbia gynophora, Euphorbia nodosa
Common name: Woody Euphorbia
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Origin: Tropical Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Woody, unarmed shrub or small tree. Bark smooth, shiny, olive-green with brown papery strips peeling off.
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Euphorbia espinosa (Woody Euphorbia) stems reach outward with a mix of tan bark and green twigs.
Euphorbia espinosa (Woody Euphorbia) reaching skyward with a dense, tangled network of thin, succulent stems.
Euphorbia espinosa (Woody Euphorbia) stems crossing each other with a thick and tangled green structure
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https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/euphorbia_espinosa.htm