crown of thorns: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Christ thorn • Euphorbia milii • Euphorbia splendens

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crown of thorns plant

Cluster of bright pink crown of thorns flowers with rounded petals and yellow centers, surrounded by broad green leaves.

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Venus's-flytrap. Venus's-flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) one of the best known of the meat-eating plants. Carnivorous plant, Venus flytrap, Venus fly trap

Plants: From Cute to Carnivorous