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Euphorbiaaphylla

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Family

Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)

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Species

aphylla (a-FIL-uh)

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Synonym

Tirucalia aphylla

Tithymalus aphyllus

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Winter

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palmbob

Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | neutral

Interesting leafless but multibranched Euphorbia, sort of like a miniature pencil cactus- makes a 1-2' shrub. Does well in zone 9b in Pa...Read Moresadena. Native of Canary Islands.

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Euphorbia Species, Tolda, Leafless Spurge, Milk Hedge, Candelabra Cactus

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