{"product_id":"euphorbia-razafindratsirae","title":"Euphorbia razafindratsirae","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"7\" class=\"\"\u003eEuphorbia razafindratsirae\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is endemic to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"48\" class=\"\"\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e specifically found in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"86\" class=\"\"\u003eToliara\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e province.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It was officially described in 1998.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It is named in honor of the Razafindratsira family,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e renowned Malagasy botanical collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e In its natural environment,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this species thrives in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"60\" class=\"\"\u003edry deciduous forests and spiny thickets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It is typically found growing in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"135\" class=\"\"\u003esandy or rocky soils\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It is well-adapted to the semi-arid climate of southwestern Madagascar,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e where it utilizes its succulent stems to survive prolonged dry periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"12\" class=\"\"\u003eEuphorbia razafindratsirae\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is a slow-growing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e highly branched succulent shrub prized for its intricate and defensive \"thicket\" appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It forms a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\" class=\"\"\u003ecompact, densely branched shrub\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e that can reach up to 1 meter in height.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The branching is often very tight,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e creating a bird-nest or cage-like structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eStems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The branches are slender,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e cylindrical,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"50\" class=\"\"\u003edark green to grayish-brown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They are relatively thin,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e usually measuring only a few millimeters in diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eSpines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The stems are heavily armed with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"41\" class=\"\"\u003ethin, needle-like spines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e These spines are derived from modified stipules and are arranged along the stems,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e providing the plant with a fierce,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \"armored\" texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The leaves are small,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e narrow,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and concentrated at the tips of the new growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"96\" class=\"\"\u003edeciduous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and will drop off during the dry dormancy period to conserve moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eFlowers (Cyathia)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It produces small,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e subtle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\" class=\"\"\u003egreenish-yellow flowers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e (cyathia) at the branch apices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eCultivation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This is a connoisseur's species that requires \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"59\" class=\"\"\u003efull sun to bright light\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e to maintain its dense branching habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It necessitates a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"141\" class=\"\"\u003ewell-draining mineral substrate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and must be kept warm and mostly dry during the winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BotanicalCollector","offers":[{"title":"Default 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