Identification: ID this cactus

Discussion in 'Cacti and Succulents' started by eileen, Oct 12, 2008.

  1. eileen

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    does anyone know the name of this cactus
     

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  2. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    A species of Euphorbia (a succulent, but not a cactus).
     
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    thank you
     
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    Lila Pereszke Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Well now I can stop looking for which euphorbia it is
    thank you
     
  6. Cereusly Steve

    Cereusly Steve Active Member

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    Wouldn't stop looking quite yet. You don't have an ID yet.

    Its definitely not Euphorbia tortilis (E. antiquorum fa. spirale hort.) as shown in Lila's link. The stems of your plant don't appear to be spiralled. The name on the link isn't a valid one. Not all the pix on the link are even of the same plant. One is even crested.

    Your plant may be E. antiquorum or E. lactea but one cannot tell from a back-lit photo.
     

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