2025/10/01

Euphorbia polygona

African Milk Barrel

Acquiredabout 3 years ago6/11/2023

Notes

This species is most active during the warm summer months and rehydrates after seasonal rains. It should be kept relatively dry during its winter rest to prevent rot.

Origin

South Africa, Eastern Cape Province. It is widespread on rocky, limestone or shale hillsides in the Albany Thicket and succulent Karoo biomes, notably in the regions surrounding Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) and Grahamstown (Makhanda).

Note: Coordinates indicate a general region for educational purposes and are not exact locations. Please do not use them for collection or poaching.