Euphorbia francoisii, a small caudiciform succulent from Madagascar, has the most variable leaves in the plant kingdom. No two plants have the exact same leaf shape or color, even if they are clones. The new leaves emerge as new shapes and colors, completely unpredictable! Some plants will have several different leaf shapes, sizes and colors all on one plant! So weird. This plant is on the critically endangered list.
I
will be painting more from the exotic world of succulents. They are
some of the most interesting plants on Earth. For the real thing, check
out Paradise Found Nursery.
Carmen
What a great post Carmen, I love that your painting a series of succulents, they are fascinating and strangely beautiful.
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