Euphorbia canariensis

This species, also known as Canary Island spurge, Hercules club, and Cardón in Spanish is endemic to the Canary Islands.  It is the plant symbol of the island of Gran Canaria.

Euphorbia canariensis At Moana Experimental Farm Ocean View, Hawai`i Photo © Edward Rau, Sustainable Bioresources, LLC Use licensed per CC BY-SA 4.0

These photos were taken of mature plants in cultivation during travel to Gran Canaria Island, Spain in 2007.

Euphorbia canariensis Gran Canaria Island Photo © Edward Rau, Sustainable Bioresources, LLC

Flowers of Euphorbia canariensis Gran Canaria Island Photo © Edward Rau, Sustainable Bioresources, LLC Use licensed per CC BY-SA