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Euphorbia

Euphorbia ingens

Description:

This is a very tall (15') plant which is currently fruiting. This is the "weeping" variety which may be "tortuose."

Habitat:

Euphorbia ingens is a species of plant in the genus Euphorbia and the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to dry areas of southern Africa. It is popularly known as the "Candelabra Tree", and its milky latex can be extremely poisonous, and a dangerous irritant.

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6 Comments

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 12 years ago

So is that you Patrick A.? Are you on PN?

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 12 years ago

So in following craig and patrick's lead, I think this is euphorbia ingens weeping form.

craigwilliams
craigwilliams 12 years ago

Yes, that looks more like it. Thanks Patrick.

Patrick7
Patrick7 12 years ago

This is probably Euphorbia ingens - the wonderful twisted version. I think the name might be E. ingens tortuosa, but I can't be sure of that.

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 12 years ago

craigwilliams thanks for the excellent lead! It may be ammak. I'll take that information and dig further.

craigwilliams
craigwilliams 12 years ago

Maybe Euphorbia ammak but I'm no expert on succulent Euphorbs
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphorbia_a...

Ava T-B
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Ava T-B

San Diego, California, USA

Spotted on Nov 24, 2011
Submitted on Nov 26, 2011

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