African milk tree
nounEtymology
Named for the white latex released whenever one of the cylindrical stems is pierced or cut. See also African milk barrel.
Definitions
A type of succulent plant cultivated in West Africa, resembling a cactus, of species…
A type of succulent plant cultivated in West Africa, resembling a cactus, of species Euphorbia trigona.
- One problem that you may encounter with your African milk tree is that because of their height and small root structure, these plants have a tendency to topple over.
- The African milk tree is a fast-growing, triangular-stemmed succulent from Angola and central Africa. It forms a multi-branched, upright plant, which can grow up to 3m/10ft, but is unlikely to reach this size as a potted plant.
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