EUPHORBIA

This cactus-like tree is often mistaken for a cactus but is in actual fact a tree.  It's large leaves are filled with a milky white latex.  This is part of the euphorbia's defense system, as the latex is used to discourage nearby animals from eating its leaves.  There are over 2000 species of euphorbia making it one of the largest genera of flowering plants!

EUPHORBIA