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euphorbia caput-medusae

/juːˈfɔːrbiə ˈkæpʊt mɛˈdjuːziː/

Traducción: Nombre científico de una planta suculenta originaria de Sudáfrica, conocida popularmente como «cabeza de Medusa». Presenta un caudex central con numerosas ramas serpentiformes que recuerdan el cabello de la medusa mitológica Medusa Gorgona.

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/juːˈfɔːrbiə ˈkæpʊt mɛˈdjuːziː/formalscientific
  • esNombre científico de una planta suculenta originaria de Sudáfrica, conocida popularmente como «cabeza de Medusa». Presenta un caudex central con numerosas ramas serpentiformes que recuerdan el cabello de la medusa mitológica Medusa Gorgona.

A scientific name for a succulent plant species native to South Africa, commonly known as Medusa's Head. It has a central caudex with numerous snake-like branches, resembling the mythological Medusa's hair.

  1. Medusa's Head PlantC2formal

    A succulent plant species native to South Africa, characterized by its many snake-like branches that radiate from a central caudex, resembling the hair of the mythical Medusa.

    esEuphorbia caput-medusae

    • The Euphorbia caput-medusae is a popular specimen in succulent collections.
    • Its branches can grow up to 60 cm long, curling like snakes.
    • This plant requires well-draining soil and plenty of sunlight.