- Source: Euphorbia canariensis
Euphorbia canariensis, commonly known as the Canary Island spurge, Hercules club or in Spanish cardón,: 206 is a succulent member of the genus Euphorbia and family Euphorbiaceae endemic to the Canary Islands. It is the plant symbol of the island of Gran Canaria.
Description
The Canary Island spurge is a succulent shrub, growing to between 3 and 4 metres (10 and 13 ft) high. It is made up of fleshy quadrangular or pentagonal trunks that look like cacti. It has no leaves, instead bearing spines 5 to 14 millimetres (0.20 to 0.55 in) long. It produces reddish-green flowers. It is hardy to −2 °C (28 °F).
The latex, which contains diterpenes is poisonous.
Distribution
The species is found on the narrow coastal belt, from sea level to 1,100 metres (3,600 ft) in the Canary Islands.
See also
List of animal and plant symbols of the Canary Islands
References
External links
Media related to Euphorbia canariensis at Wikimedia Commons
Decandolle, A.P. (1837). "Illustration of Euphorbia canariensis". Plantarum historia succulentarum = Histoire des plantes grasses. Retrieved 2008-03-22.
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Daftar Spesies Tanaman dalam genus Euphorbia
- Flora Lebanon
- Euphorbia canariensis
- Euphorbia
- Euphorbiaceae
- Euphorbia mellifera
- Canary Islands
- Storage organ
- Stenidea albida
- Gran Canaria
- Central Park of Arona
- Orto Botanico dell'Università di Cagliari
