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Euphorbia mammillaris

Corkscrew, Corncob Cactus
Also known as: Euphorbia enneagona Haw. +7 more
  • Euphorbia enneagona Haw.
  • Euphorbia erosa Willd.
  • Euphorbia latimammillaris Croizat
  • Euphorbia mammillaris Haw.
  • Euphorbia mammillaris var. spinosior A.Berger
  • Euphorbia mammillaris var. submammillaris A.Berger
  • Euphorbia platymammillaris Croizat
  • Treisia erosa (Willd.) Haw.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.

Naturally occurring in Africa, Euphorbia mammillaris (commonly known as Corkscrew or Corncob-Cactus) is a succulent shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces

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