Euphorbia griseola Pax
subsp. mashonica L.C. Leach

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Christon Bank

Synonyms:
Common names:	Mukondekonde (Shona) Umhlonhlwane (Ndebele)
Frequency:	Frequent
Status:	Native
Description:	Succulent shrub or often a distinct small tree, up to 3.5 m. This subspecies is particularly tree-like with a central stem or several trunk-like branches from the base. The plants are densely branched and rebranched. Spine shields are often joined to form a horny ridge along the angles. Flowers unisexual, yellow, solitary above the spines. Fruit a capsule, c. 5 mm, exserted on a recurved pedicel.
Notes:	See subsp. griseola for comparison.
Derivation of specific name:
Habitat:	Among granite rocks in Brachystegia woodland.
Altitude range: (metres)	Up to 1520 m
Flowering time:
Worldwide distribution:	Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe distribution:	N,C,E
Growth form:	sST
Endemic status:
Red data list status:	Lower Risk - least concern
Insects (whose larvae eat this species):
Spot characters:	Display spot characters for this species
Content last updated:	Saturday 18 March 2006
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