Tag: Cacti & Succulents

Euphorbia, a diverse genus with over 2,000 species, is often mistakenly referred to as “cacti” due to its spiky appearance. However, these plants hail from the Euphorbiaceae family, not the Cactaceae where true cacti reside. This resemblance is a result of convergent evolution, where both evolved similarly due to environmental conditions. Notable Euphorbia species include…