Euphorbia mammilaris - North west of Zebra
Euphorbia mammilaris is endemic to the Southern Cape from about the Riversdale- to Oudtshoorn districts. It forms a low bush with many branches.
The male and female cyathia or borne on separate plants.
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A male plant flowering in habitat between Oudtshoorn and Zebra.
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Close-up of male cyathia.
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A female plant in fruit.
The plants are fairly easy to cultivate provided they do not get severe frost and have good drainage. The yellowish cyathia (flowers) appear in winter.