Euphorbia ammak

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Euphorbia ammak

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This is a very commonly grown species in southern California... however the 'normal' green form is not very commonly grown, presumably because it is far less interesting than the yellow, variegated form... but it could be the variegated form is indeed the 'wild form' and these green plants are something else entirely. I think that is not likely due to the fact some variegated forms show signs of reversion (see the shot of my own plant below).
Euphorbia ammak green Tr African Candelabra.jpg
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Euphorbia ammak green.jpg
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Euphorbia ammak-like again branches cleared.jpg
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Euphorbia ammaks growing through slats 6-09.jpg
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Euphorbia ammak 12-12.jpg
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Euphorbia ammak blooming 5-10.jpg
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Re: Euphorbia ammak

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"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".

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