1. Small tree of dry open parts of southern Africa having erect angled branches suggesting candelabra
   "The cactus euphorbia's distinctive shape stood out against the arid landscape";
   - naboom, Euphorbia ingens

1. Type genus of the Euphorbiaceae: very large genus of diverse plants all having milky juice
   - genus Euphorbia

Type of: rosid dicot genus, spurge

Part of: Euphorbiaceae, family Euphorbiaceae, spurge family

Encyclopedia: Euphorbia