A spineless succulent shrub that can reach a height of six feet and four feet wide. It has narrow cylindrical stems. Small yellow green flowers bloom in the spring. These flowers hold smaller flowers that red heart shaped fruit. If the stems are cut or broken they produce milky sap that can be poisonous.
Common Name(s): Cat Tails Euphorbia
Phonetic Spelling: yoo-FOR-bee-uh lew-kuh-DEN-dron
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Tribe: Euphorbiinae
Genus: Euphorbia
Height: 4'-6' feet
Width: 3'-4' feet
Region of Origin: Madagascar
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Color: Yellow
Watering Needs: Low