Euphorbia

Flower Species
Types of Flowers
Flowers of South Africa

Euphorbia are a genus of plants in the Spurge family (Euphorbiaceae).

While many species, including the one pictured above, resemble cacti, they are a different family and it's more accurate to consider them succulents.

The poinsettia is probably the most well known of Euphorbia species. Many euphorbia, including the poinsettia, are considered great houseplants.

Native euphorbia species grow in every state of the United States. Many are woody plants or vines with perennial flowers.