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Local Name Zigzag plant
Botanical Name Euphorbia tithymaloides L.
Common Name Zigzag plant
Family Euphorbiaceae
Distribution It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and is cultivated worldwide as an ornamental plant.
Habit Herb
Short Description It is a succulent with zigzagging stems with small, vibrant red or pink flowers. It is popular ornamental plant due to its unique appearance.

Descriptions

It is a succulent perennial plant with a distinctive zigzagging stem. Its leaves are arranged in opposite pairs along the stems and are elliptic to lanceolate, often with red or purple markings along the edges. The plant produces inconspicuous reddish pink flowers arranged in clusters at the tips of the stems. It contains milky latex.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

April - June

Use(s)

It is used for ornamental purposes.