Euphorbia balsamifera (Balsamiferous Spurge)
Euphorbia balsamifera (Balsamiferous Spurge)
50 (250)cm, Balsamiferous Spurge is native of all islands in rocky and sunny places in the lower succulent zone. It has broad, shortly lanceolate, fresh green to glaucous leaves on broad, light terracotta brown, very succulent stems. It makes a single central flower above light to yellowish green pseudo-petals (cyathies) on each branch followed by a large yellowish to reddish green, sometimes slightly pubescent seed capsule. An easily grown and very robust species. Plants from La Gomera have a broader stem and shorter overall habit with larger capsules and seeds. X-III.More Details »