Green crown, Medusa's head
Euphorbia inermis

Family: Euphorbiaceae

What it is like

A succulent herb. It grows 50 cm wide and the branches are 25 cm long. They spread out like fingers from a central stem. These have white flowers that have a scent.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It suits USDA hardiness zone 9a to 11b.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The roots are eaten as a snack and vegetable.

Edible parts

Roots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Euphorbia huttoniae N. E. Br.; Euphorbia inermis var. huttonae (N. E. Br.) A. C. White, R. A. Dyer & B. Sloane; Euphorbia viperina A. Berger;