FAT PLANTS SPURGES AND CACTI : A DISTINCT GROUP

While seemingly disparate, caudiciforms , spurges , and cacti share a remarkable characteristic: they’ve all evolved to thrive in arid environments. Caudiciforms store reserves in their massive stems, Euphorbia species often mimic succulents with their white stems , and spiny plants are famous fo

For the discerning plant collector , few groups are as captivating as these three distinct, yet surprisingly related, families. Thick-stemmed succulents boast impressive, often hidden, swollen bases that store water and nutrients – truly remarkable specimens! Then there are Euphorbias , showcasin