This tuberous dwarf succulent has a low rounded habit with twisted dark green flattish stems that are indented and armed with thorns. The tiny dull yellow flowers appear in spring and the plant is normally leafless.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Euphorbia stellata is naturally found in South Africa growing in stony well-drained moderately fertile soil in an open sunny position and is drought tolerant but frost tender.

This small succulent is grown for its green stems and is planted in small gardens or rockeries and succulent gardens as a specimen. It is suitable for coastal gardens establishing in 2 to 3 years from division. It is also commonly grown as a potted plant and used indoors. ID 599

Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh) stellata (stel-AH-tah)

Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Spurge Family