The crown-of-thorns, Christ plant or Christ’s thorn, is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae, native to Madagascar. Here is one at Fullerton Botanical Garden with bright, blooming flowers.
Crown of Thorns
Crown of Thorns Closeup
Imagine a plant that looks like a palm tree from a distance, but like a cactus up close. It is a stem succulent that photosynthesizes mainly through its trunk and comes from the island of Madagascar, off the east coast of Africa. Saw some at Fullerton Botanical Garden.
Madagascar Palm
Madagascar Palms
Crown of Thorns, (Euphorbia milii), also called Christ thorn, thorny plant of the spurge family, native to Madagascar. It grows as a shrubby plant with the stem and branches covered with prominent 1″ sharp grey spines. The common name refers to a legend that this plant was used as the thorny crown worn by Jesus at his crucifixion.
