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Euphorbia caput-medusae
Medusa's-head · Euphorbiaceae
Also known as Dactylanthes tuberculata, Euphorbia bolusii, Euphorbia caput-medusae geminata, Euphorbia caput-medusae major and 16 more synonyms. Common names: Medusahead barrelwort.
Euphorbia caput-medusae ("Medusa's Head") is a plant of the genus Euphorbia that occurs in and around Cape Town, South Africa.
EuphorbiaceaeSucculent
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About Medusa's-head
Euphorbia caput-medusae ("Medusa's Head") is a plant of the genus Euphorbia that occurs in and around Cape Town, South Africa.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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| Native range | Cape Provinces, Namibia |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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