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Devils Backbone Plant or Zig Zag Plant

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Photo by JosephBullock
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This rambling plant has stems that are segmented and change directions. The leaves are a mixtures of green with pinkish colors.

Habitat:

Garden in shade.

Notes:

Curious plant.

Species ID Suggestions

Devil's backbone

Comments (2)

Thank You! auntnance123. I took a look and was amazed to see the flower this plant produces. Wow!
A shot of this plant's flower: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6316844
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PublishedJune 2, 2011

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