Euphorbia candelabrum

Native to western Angola, this succulent tree belongs to a group of African spurges with thick, water-storing stems. It grows in dry shrubland and related arid habitats. Like other Euphorbia species, its apparent flowers are compact clusters called cyathia, each containing separate male and female flowers. Its branching succulent habit is reflected in the name candelabrum. The milky sap can irritate skin and eyes, and the plant is harmful if eaten. Photographed in Peru.