False Cow Horn – Euphorbia breviarticulata

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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.