Description
Euphorbia mauritanica (also called Mauritania Spurge, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to Madagascar. It has thick, fleshy stems and leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Euphorbia mauritanica is a small, yellow-green cyathium, with a single female flower in the center. The seed is a small, black, three-sided nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, sessile leaves.