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Euphorbia species - Wintergarden Sheffield


Euphorbia species - Wintergarden Sheffield

This perfect specimen of a Euphorbia species is a striking example of parallel evolution; xerophytic plants adopting the strategy of developing similar forms to resist long periods without water; The Cactaceae/Euphorbiaceae/Apocynaceae etc.



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Looks tropical do they keep in out all year around.?

15 Jan, 2010

 

Chwiliwr:

Great specimen!

Euphorbia ammak is widely grown here as a landscape plant.

14 Aug, 2010




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