{"product_id":"euphorbia-gorgonis","title":"Euphorbia gorgonis","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eGeographic \u0026amp; Climate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_b5da0e28ef97bdc5-63\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGeographic Coordinates:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. \u003cspan class=\"citation-276 citation-end-276\"\u003e33°40'S – 33°55'S, 25°25'E – 25°45'E (Eastern Cape Province, South Africa; restricted habitat between the Sundays River and Zwartkops River, near Uitenhage).\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eClimate Classification:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi-arid \/ Subtropical Arid Climate (Köppen \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003eBSk\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"76\"\u003eBSh\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_b5da0e28ef97bdc5-64\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHabitat Characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-275 citation-end-275\"\u003eOccurs at low altitudes on stony, gravelly hills and flats, growing among low scrub, Albany Thicket, and karroid vegetation.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-274 citation-end-274\"\u003eSoil substrate consists primarily of well-drained, nutrient-poor sandy to rocky loam over sandstone\/shale.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Rainfall occurs mostly in spring and autumn with irregular winter drizzles and prolonged hot, dry summers. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eBotanical Morphology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_b5da0e28ef97bdc5-65\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiagnostic Features:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-273\"\u003eA dwarf spineless medusoid \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-273\"\u003eEuphorbia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-273 citation-end-273\"\u003e with a heavy underground tuberous main stem (caudex) up to 10 cm in diameter.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-272 citation-end-272\"\u003eThe central apical disc (2–5.5 cm wide) is branchless, flat, or slightly depressed, encircled by short radiating branches arranged in 3–5 dense series.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-271\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"288\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-271\"\u003eKey distinguishing feature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-271\"\u003e The cyathial nectar glands are rich dark purple-brown, crimson, or dark maroon with 3–7 irregular teeth or lobes along the margin—easily separating it from allied yellow-glanded species such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"510\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-271\"\u003eEuphorbia flanaganii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-271\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"534\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-271\"\u003eEuphorbia pugniformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-271 citation-end-271\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_b5da0e28ef97bdc5-66\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-270 citation-end-270\"\u003eGeophytic caudiciform succulent with strict apical symmetry.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-269 citation-end-269\"\u003eSummer grower with slow growth rate.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Extremely compact in habitat (radiating arms rarely exceed 2.5–5 cm in length); \u003cspan class=\"citation-268 citation-end-268\"\u003eultimate overall plant diameter reaches 10–15 cm.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Etymology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_b5da0e28ef97bdc5-67\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEtymology:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-267\"\u003eThe specific epithet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-267\"\u003egorgonis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-267\"\u003e derives from the Greek\/Latin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"70\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-267\"\u003eGorgon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-267 citation-end-267\"\u003e, referring to Medusa—one of the three Gorgon sisters of Greek mythology with snakes for hair—alluding to the snake-like radiating branches surrounding the central body.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_b5da0e28ef97bdc5-68\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-266 citation-end-266\"\u003eFirst described in 1910 by German botanist Alwin Berger.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-265 citation-end-265\"\u003eIt remains highly sought-after by succulent collectors due to its miniature size, dense geometry, and rich dark cyathia compared to larger medusoid relatives.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BotanicalCollector","offers":[{"title":"Same Size Shipped|W8-10cm|Seed-grown","offer_id":71482726416637,"sku":"71482726416637","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/3552\/4605\/files\/IMG_3455_wm_color.jpg?v=1791364181","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalcollector.com\/products\/euphorbia-gorgonis","provider":"BotanicalCollector","version":"1.0","type":"link"}