Euphorbia antisyphilitica --Candelilla-- Size:1 quart round pot Short tree to 6' makes

Short tree to 6' makes copious 2" cherries rich in vitamin A and used by Brazilian natives to help control diabetes

From a single plant to a cluster of forty

Tolerates poor soil and drought

so will always be scarce and rare

but until then the price reflects the struggle and rarity

Euphorbia antisyphilitica --Candelilla-- Size:1 quart round pot Short tree to 6' makesTufted perennial that looks like a bundle of green candles, with tiny, narrow leaves, present only on new growth, that fall off early and, along with the flowers, are inconspicuous. The small white flowers, deep pink at the base, 1 16 1 8 inch across, grow near the tips of the stems all summer through fall. Full sun, great for container, tolerates light frosts. Sap of all euphorbias is toxic to pets and a skin irritant. A high grade wax is produced by