euphorbia ingens

[Kathrynweant]

small tree of dry open parts of southern Africa having erect angled branches suggesting candelabra

[Jessica]

Euphorbia Ingens, otherwise known as the Cowboy Cactus or Candelabra Tree, is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is a tall, columnar, tree-like cactus native to South Africa, known for its height - it can grow up to 40 feet tall - and its distinct green branches which resemble a candelabra. Its small leaves are short-lived and they produce small, yellowish-green flowers. This plant is often used as an ornamental plant due to its unique shape and it is also known for its capacity to survive under extreme heat and drought conditions.