| Euphorbia piscidermis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Euphorbia |
| Species: | E. piscidermis |
| Binomial name | |
| Euphorbia piscidermis M.G.Gilbert | |
Euphorbia piscidermis is a species of plant native to the succulent scrublands of Ethiopa. [1]
Euphorbia piscidermis is a succulent species of Euphorbia, often growing in clusters. Stems are up to 4" wide, and are round in shape. The stems have a very unique fish skin like look to them, making them sought after to collectors. Flowers form occasionally on the stem, developing into capsule-like fruits. Euphorbia gymnocalycioides , Euphorbia turbiniformis and Euphorbia horwoodii are considered the closest relatives to Euphorbia piscidermis. [2]
Euphorbia piscidermis is found growing in the dry scrublands of euphorbia.
This species is difficult to cultivate on its own roots, so it is often grafted onto fast-growing Euphorbia species such as Euphorbia ingens or Euphorbia ammak . [3]