Euphorbia cooperi
The Bushveld Candelabra Euphorbia grows as a bush or small tree of up to 7m tall, occurring in the savanna regions of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and North West and most commonly found in rocky parts.
In keeping with most Euphorbia plants the milky latex contained in the branches is highly poisonous to humans and animals, causing severe blisters on the skin, blindness if it gets into the eyes and even death if swallowed – it is so potent that even just the smell of it causes a burning sensation in the airways. In rural areas people soak bundles of grass with the latex and then tie it to a stone before dropping it into the water – soon after paralysed fish start floating to the top to be scooped up with ease.
Hill covered by Bushveld Candelabra Euphorbias next to the Tsendze River
Bushveld Candelabra Euphorbias on the hill at Shipandani
A closer look at the Bushveld Candelabra Euphorbias growing on a hill near Shipandani Hide
Bushveld Candelabra Euphorbia (photo by Joubert)
Bushveld Candelabra Euphorbia
Bushveld Candelabra Euphorbia
Bushveld Candelabra Euphorbias
Bushveld Candelabra Euphorbias
Bushveld Candelabra Euphorbia
Bushveld Candelabra Euphorbia
DeWetsWild 
Fascinating!!!! O had no idea they were so poisonous; I just always marvel at their shape!!
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They have a unique beauty for sure, Shareen, but you should definitely not underestimate them!
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I am pleased you are branching out, Dries 🙂 🙂
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Thanks, Anne!
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Dis hom wat ek ken. Dankie vir ekstra inligting. Interessant van vis. Gaan die vis nie mens vergiftig nie, wonder ek nou?
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Ek dink die gif word geneutraliseer deur die gaarmaakproses, Ineke.
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Groot moontlikheid. Nie so daaraan gedink nie. Hul sal dit seker oor vuur gaarmaak of behoorlik kook.
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