Euphorbia hamata (Haw.)
Sweet Cites App II |
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Locality: Nuwerus |
| Distribution: Found from Namibia to Namaqualand and Hoedjies Bay in the south. | |
| Description: This spineless succulent shrub that branches at is base can grow up to 45 cm in height. There are prominent recurved tubercules (2 - 16 mm in size) on the branches. | |
| Flower: Solitary flowers appear at the end of the branches. | |
| Common names: Beesmelkbos, "Cow Milk Bush", Beeskrag, "Cow Power", Olifantsmelkbos, "Elephants Milk Bush". | |
Point of interest: When the plant is injured it poduces a milky sap. It seems that cows have an affinity for these plants - Beesbos, "Cow bush" when translated. |
Propagation: Seeds or Cuttings |
Photographer: Etwin Aslander of Selecta Succulents - Plant/Seed Source |
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