Euphorbia caput-medusae

Euphorbia caput-medusae

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Common names: Medusa’s head (e)

It has multiple serpent-like stems arising from a short caudex. Plant often exceeds 1 m in dimeter. It is partly buried in the ground, covered with numerous crowded branches which are spineless.

Sowing: Sow seeds in autumn in a well drained medium.

Locality: Cape Town. Harvest: August 2024