Euphorbia cooperi from Panchkula

[Gurcharan Singh]

Euphorbia cooperi N. E. Br. ex A. Berger, Sukkul. Euphorb. 83. 1906 ("1907")

An african species, often cultivated. Succulent spiny tree up to 6 m tall, 5-6 winged stem constricted into segments, the terminal segment appearing like a  tower; spines in pairs up to 6 mm long, grey with blackish tips; leaves scale-like early deciduous; cymes in groups of 3, sessile, glands 5, yellow; fruit yellow with red angles. 

Photographed from Cactus Garden, Panchkula, Chandigarh on April 9, 2011

Common names: Lesser Candelabra Tree, Transvaal Candelabra Tree 

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[Satish Chile]

Nice catch sir ji.

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[tanay bose]

Nice one

Thanks for sharing

Tanay

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