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Euphorbia Milii, also known as Crown of Thorns, is a woody, spiny, climbing succulent shrub with shoots reaching the height of 6 feet. The common name alludes to the legend that the Euphorbia Milii worn by Christ at the time of his crucifixion was made from the stems of this plant. Interestingly, the stems of this plant are pliable and can be intertwined into a circle. There exists substantial evidence that the species, native to Madagascar, had been brought to the Middle East before the time of Christ.
The Euphorbia Milii is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family). It is a large family, including such plants as Poinsettia, Castor Bean, Cassava. Most members of the Spurge family exude a sticky white sap (latex) from any cut surface. The sap can cause painful and itchy rash if it comes in contact with the skin, and is poisonous if ingested.
This plant loves sunshine.
The Euphorbia Milii is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family). It is a large family, including such plants as Poinsettia, Castor Bean, Cassava. Most members of the Spurge family exude a sticky white sap (latex) from any cut surface. The sap can cause painful and itchy rash if it comes in contact with the skin, and is poisonous if ingested.
This plant loves sunshine.
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13 comments:
so so beautiful!
I like big sturdy buds and I love how dark the green is
your sign post is great too :)
Great shots!
I see a lot of this color here. Beautiful shot!
My entry.
A beautiful flower -- and I had not heard that bit of history/lore! Thanks for sharing.
Interesting colour tones in this flower! Great contrast with the green of the leaves!
Beautiful! I see this plant commonly grown here .
It's beautiful. I've never seen this flower before.
I googled this gorgeous bloom and learned it is a delicate tropical, so I guess growing one in the Northeast is out! great photos
Pretty! I like the marbled colors of the petals!
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Cool! It looks tie-tied :)
Hi Luna, we have lots of this too, even if i try to discard all of them. Yes, trying to see the Epiphyllum oxypetalum bloom is not easy, imagine that, my timing failed for almost 3 years, till the 2nd blooming this season i was fortunately in sync!
Beautiful picture! I think the flowers are so velvety soft.
Nice to get as good information about the plant.
Thanks so much for visit and comment on my blog, Luna Miranda!:)
Beautiful close-ups and patterns of the Euphorbia flowers!
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