This perennial succulent has a short central stem with slender radiating mid green branches that are covered in tubercles. The small narrow leaves appear on the new growth then fall and the cream coloured small flowers appear in summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Euphorbia tuberculata is naturally found growing in semi arid areas of South Africa in very well drained moderately fertile soils in an open sunny position. 

This succulent is grown for its unusual appearance and is planted in cactus and succulent gardens or rockeries as a specimen and may be used in patio pots. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and in cold climates it is grown in a glasshouse or as a house plant. ID 2075

Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh) tuberculata (tew-BER-kew-lah-tah)

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