Euphorbia platyclada
 Euphorbia playclada Specimen Plant |
 Euphorbia platyclada, Potted |
 Euphorbia platycada, Flower |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Binomial Name | Euphorbia platyclada Rauh |
| Common Name(s) | Dead plant, dead wood plant, dead stick plant |
| Plant Information | Unusual plant resembling dead twigs. Native to the dry forest areas of Madagascar. Gets small flowers as shown in the photograph under high magnification.
Warning: all parts of this plant are toxic. Its milky sap can be very irritating and corrosive to skin and eyes. Repeated contact may increase sensitivity. |
| Invasiveness Potential | This plant maybe a high risk invasive in favorable climates. It grows quickly and reproduces readily from broken branches. Viable seeds are produced throughout the year from a single plant.
We discontinued growing it several years ago. |
| CITES Status | All succulent African euphorbias are protected. Listed in Appendix II. |