This blog is dedicated to plants from desert regions around the world as well as plants that have adapted to withstand arid conditions, but do not occur in real deserts. Many of the plants are found in arid semi-desert regions. There will be a greater emphasis on succulent plants, but others will also be included. This blog deals with desert plants of the Americas, Africa, Arabia and others. We are situated in South Africa and South African plants are likely to feature more dominantly. The pictures taken are from our private botanical desert garden at Leopoort near Oudtshoorn, from plants in nature, as well as other collections.

Euphorbia fusca is a medusa- head Euphorbia, with a diameter of up to around 200 mm. The plants are easily recognized by the furrow in the apex of the main stem of adult plants. The body of Euphorbia fusca protrudes above the ground, similar to some other Great Karoo Euphorbias.

The distribution of the plants is in the Northern Karoo, Botswana and Namibia.

Propagation is from seed.

I have found the plants a bit more difficult to cultivate then some other similar species. They are rather prone to rot.

Euphorbia fusca in habitat near Britstown.

A crested specimen.

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