Euphorbia viguieri in Tsingy, Madagascar

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Joost Thissen

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I am not completely sure but it looks a lot like the Euphorbia Viguieri.
http://www.seedsplants.com/Fiche.php?Lang=fr&Ref=140&Designation=Euphorbia%20viguieri
No wiki though :( Posted 12 years ago, modified 12 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you for the research, that looks like a good match so I created the species manually. Posted 12 years ago

Joost Thissen

Lion

Very nice picture as well with the very bright red flower alone on the creamy background and just a bit of the euphorbia (officially not a cactus) still visible. Posted 12 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks. I like the bokeh on my macro lens. Basically it is the only really good lens I have :) Posted 12 years ago
2. 1. Joost Thissen
    
    Lion
    
    Pssst.. hint for your next birthday. a 35mm/F1.8, I am sure you will enjoy. Posted 12 years ago, modified 12 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Hmmm...longer term I want to go full frame, d800 maybe, but since I just bought a new computer that will be delayed. Posted 12 years ago

The Euphorbia viguieri

Euphorbia viguieri is an unusual and rare specimen that is native to Madagascar. Euphorbia plants have a milky latex sap that may be toxic to some individuals. Euphorbia viguieri has spines and small deciduous leaves. It is difficult to find in cultivation.

Source: eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/info_8551351_euphorbia-viguieri.html#ixzz2M8ORxmEz

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Species identified by Ferdy Christant

By Ferdy Christant

Uploaded Feb 27, 2013. Captured Sep 16, 2012 16:29.

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