Euphorbia
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Euphorbia is a very large and diverse genus of flowering plants, commonly called spurge, in the family Euphorbiaceae. "Euphorbia" is sometimes used in ordinary English to collectively refer to all members of Euphorbiaceae, not just to members of the genus.
Euphorbia as a small tree: Euphorbia dendroides
Euphorbia false-flower
Detail of poinsettia flowers and immature fruits
Succulent plant
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In botany, succulent plants, also known as succulents, are plants with parts that are thickened, fleshy, and engorged, usually to retain water in arid climates or soil conditions. The word succulent comes from the Latin word sucus, meaning "juice" or "sap".
The center rosette of (Aloe polyphylla)
A collection of succulent plants, including cacti, from the Jardin botanique d'Èze, France
Succulents, such as these Adromischus marianae, Crassula deceptor and Conophytum, share an affinity for arid, fast-draining soils, often growing directly on rocks