Description
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Much-branched spreading succulent tree. Branches slender, 2-2.5 cm thick, 3-4- angled; segment up to 30 cm, only slightly constricted between the segments. Spines in pairs on the crests, c. 5 mm long; spine shields very small. Leaves almost circular, c. 13 mm in diameter, falling very early. Flowers 5-lobed red to reddish purple. Fruit deeply 3-lobed, c. 2.5 cm in diameter, stalked.
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- Mark Hyde, Bart Wursten and Petra Ballings
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- Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. and Ballings, P. (2002-2014). Euphorbia lividiflora L.C. Leach Flora of Zimbabwe website. Accessed 28 August 2014 at http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=136120
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- Mark Hyde
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- Bart Wursten
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- Petra Ballings
Euphorbia lividiflora: Brief Summary
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Euphorbia lividiflora is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is found in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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