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Devils Backbone Plant or Zig Zag Plant

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Description:

This rambling plant has stems that are segmented and change directions. The leaves are a mixtures of green with pinkish colors.

Habitat:

Garden in shade.

Notes:

Curious plant.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Devil's backbone


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2 Comments

JosephBullock
JosephBullock 12 years ago

Thank You! auntnance123. I took a look and was amazed to see the flower this plant produces. Wow!

auntnance123
auntnance123 12 years ago

A shot of this plant's flower:
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/631...

JosephBullock
Spotted by
JosephBullock

Antananarivo, Antananarivo, Madagascar

Spotted on May 29, 2011
Submitted on Jun 2, 2011

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