Description
Euphorbia breviarticulata is a succulent shrub with thick, 3- to 4-angled branches. The branches have spine shields that form a continuous bony edge along the angles and are wider at the base of the spines. The branches are bluish-green with yellow-green streaks and have a wavy, toothed appearance at the angles. They grow upright and spread out.
Family: Euphorbiaceae | Genus: |
Common Name(s): False Cow Horn | Mature Size: 4+ meters in height |
Origin: Ethiopia, Somalia, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania | Dormancy: |
Flower Colours: Cyathia is a specialised pseudanthia ("false flowers") with broadly funnel-shaped involucres and golden yellow glands. | Bloom Season: Spring |
Sun Exposure: Full sun | Watering: Once a week (Make sure soil is dry) |
Temperatures: 20 - 38 °C | Toxic: Yes, if ingested, also avoid milky latex (sap) on skin or in eyes. |
