Native to Madagascar, Euphorbia milii (formerly named Euphorbia splendens) was brought to the Middle East before the time of Christ, so it is quite possible the legend could be true.

Crown of thorns, also commonly known by its scientific name Euphorbia milii, is a pretty but thorny succulent tropical shrub. One of its typical characteristics is that it can bloom in many colors ...

"But I didn't have my pruners with me, so I broke off a couple of stems for her and had a tough time doing it. The stems were fibrous and leaked a nasty, white sticky sap. I commented that it didn ...

CROWN OF THORNS (Euphorbia milii var. splendens) - Flowers all year round in a variety of colours. Likes a sunny position with a freely draining soil. Grown in pots, they will remain compact for ...

This is a varied and extensive plant group that includes such holiday favorites as poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) and crown of thorns (Euphorbia splendens).