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Euphorbia 'Major'

Euphorbiahorrida

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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

horrida (HOR-id-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

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

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Green

Pale Green

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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palmbob

Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | November 2008 | positive

this is basically just a larger version of this species with exceptionally long 'spines' and lots more of them

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