Euphorbia uhligiana (?)
Off Magadi Road, near Oltepesi, Kenya. Dec. 2015.
LEAFLESS:Leaves are present on new growth, but are quickly shed.
SHRUB: Usually a small shrub,, 0.5 meters tall with many radiating stems from base.
FLOWERS: The flowers are actually very small and grouped into small cup-like structures that in turn have bright yellow glands arount the margin. These structures resemble small yellow flowers.
RANGE: Many, many species of succulent euphorbs in Africa. This one grows on arid rocky soils in Kenya and Tanzania. Toxic chemicals and sharp thorns resist goats and cattle.
FRUIT: Three-parted capsules.
UNARMED
