Euphorbia aphylla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Euphorbia aphylla |
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Euphorbia
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aphylla
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The Euphorbia aphylla is a special kind of flowering plant. It belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. This plant grows naturally on the Canary Islands. Scientists first described it in 1809.
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What Does Euphorbia aphylla Look Like?
The Euphorbia aphylla is a small shrub. It usually grows to be about 50 centimeters (20 inches) tall. This plant has thin stems that do not have leaves. Its tiny flowers grow in small groups. You can find these clusters at the very end of the stems. After the flowers, small light brown or reddish fruits appear. Inside these fruits are tiny brown seeds.
Where Does Euphorbia aphylla Live?
The Euphorbia aphylla plant is native to the Canary Islands. This means it grows there naturally and nowhere else. You can find it along the northern coast of Gran Canaria. It is quite common in areas close to the sea. In Tenerife, it also grows near the coast. It is found in the northwest and southern parts of that island. This plant also lives on La Gomera.
Coastal Living: A Special Plant
This plant is a halophyte. This means it can grow well in salty places. You will often see it on coastal rocks and slopes. It faces the sea and can grow at heights up to 150 meters (490 feet) above sea level.
See also
In Spanish: Tolda para niños
Images for kids
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A close-up of the flower
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The fruit of the plant
