Sunday, January 28, 2007

Cactus tree


The euphorbia is fairly common species in Kenya. This isn't one. Or it may be some sub species. In any case, this was the first one I had seen with these weirdly shaped "leaves".

The tree is about 14 feet tall (4.3 meters). We spotted it at the game preserve Melewa River Lodge is on.
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1 comment:

Rob said...

Interesting why it would be named "euphorbia." :) I don't think it would have anything to do with the needles.

Mon Jan 29, 12:35:00 AM PST

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