Euphorbia mauritanica
Euphorbia mauritanica
- Native to:
- Namibia | South Africa
iNaturalist: © erikvdl (iNaturalist #175502210)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus:
- Euphorbia
- Species:
- Euphorbia mauritanica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent , Shrub
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
⚠️Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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