While seemingly disparate, fat-rooted succulents, spurges , and cacti share a fascinating characteristic: they’ve all developed to thrive in arid environments. Caudiciforms store reserves in their bulbous stems, Euphorbia species often mimic fleshy plants with their milky stems , and spiny

For the discerning plant collector , few groups are as captivating as these three distinct, yet surprisingly related, families. Caudiciforms boast impressive, often hidden, swollen bases that store water and nutrients – truly remarkable specimens! Then there are Spurge Plants , showcasing a diver