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"Euphorbia milii", the crown of thorns, Christ plant, or Christ's thorn, is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family Euphorbiaceae, native to Madagascar. The species name commemorates Baron Milius, once Governor of Réunion, who introduced the species to France in 1821.

Similar species: Malpighiales
Species identified by Yael Orgad
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By Yael Orgad

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Uploaded Jan 15, 2026. Captured Nov 28, 2025 10:42 in RN7, Madagascar.
  • E-M1MarkII
  • f/6.3
  • 1/400s
  • ISO200
  • 60mm