euphorbia obesa

Euphorbia obesa is native to the Western Cape, South Africa, inhabiting sandy and gravelly slopes. It is a monocarpic species that flowers after several years, notable within Euphorbia for its globular shape and lack of branching. Globular body, 5-10 cm diameter, featuring 8-12 prominent ribs. Epidermis is gray-green with darker vertical stripes, coloration deepens under water stress.