Is euphorbia in the cactus family
Euphorbia pseudoglobosa [bare root]
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May 06, 2022 - 09:25 AM
Good question! It is not, though they are often mistaken for cacti. They each have separate families: Euphorbiaceae and Cactaceae. You can learn more about the difference between the two in the video linked below.
Source: https://youtu.be/Q_iTIAw_cAw
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