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Euphorbia abyssinica

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By Meanie


Euphorbia abyssinica (Euphorbia abyssinica)

I popped into the botanic gardens this morning.
Another messy shot, but I had to share it as it's the biggest Euphorbia that I've seen.
Native to Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia.



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It looks like Hywels!!

10 Feb, 2011

 

That's what I was thinking when I saw it!

10 Feb, 2011

amy
Amy
 

Huge !

10 Feb, 2011

 

I have one...probably not in the best spot and in ground. Its too large and heavy to move. I'm not sure what to do with it. 14' or more.

5 Feb, 2015

 

In my ignorance I assume that it would be easy to start a replacement plant from a cutting? You could then put that in a better spot and get rid of your current plant.
Mind you, chopping up a Euphorbia this large would be a challenge if it is as irritating to the skin as other Euphorbia can be.

8 Feb, 2015

 

Thats an idea. I could make a large cutting of it to plant on the side of the house- better suited there. Its tall,but not many branches.

12 Feb, 2015



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