Euphorbia griffithii

Euphorbia griffithii is a plant species belonging to the spurge genus, Euphorbia, which is part of the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. This particular species is native to the Himalayas. A notable variety, "fireglow," is recognized for its fire-orange flower heads that appear in early summer. The genus Euphorbia is very large and diverse, containing over 2,100 species. Many of these plants are cultivated as ornamentals, used for medicinal purposes, or are considered invasive weeds. While some euphorbias resemble cacti, they are distinguished by their milky, often toxic sap.1