DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT THIS IS?

[nchls school]

My wife brought it home from the greenhouse-no tag-the people there did not know what it is either. We made up a name and call it a stickbush.

 

[DiYMama540]

I have one of these also! The closest thing I was able to find was "fire sticks" plant or pencil cactus...however, I've not seen the new growth on mine red.

 

[Sequel]

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My wife brought it home from the greenhouse-no tag-the people there did not know what it is either. We made up a name and call it a stickbush.

I had one similar many years ago. The woman who gave it to me called it “drunkard’s dream” but the bracts were smaller than those shown and distinctly bottle shaped. I don’t know the botanical family name but they are interesting, aren’t they?

 

[nchls school]

New growth is lighter green. Thank you both for your replies. Now I can look online and have something to type in the search box.

 

[IamRainey]

I vote fire stick too. Put it out in the sun -- when the weather permits -- and see if the tips turn red.

 

[Sequel]

After googling around I think it’s a Euphorbia.

 

[nchls school]

Yes it looks like a fire sticks, but rangier and no red (it was in full sun all summer). A type of Euphorbia seems certain. Thanks everyone.

 

[RenoHuskerDu]

After googling around I think it’s a Euphorbia.

Watch out if so. There is one variety that even cows won't eat, and it gives you a rash if you touch it. It's common name is Snow on the Mountain. But there are many Euphorbia varieties.

 

[Jac Jac]

Watch out if so. There is one variety that even cows won't eat, and it gives you a rash if you touch it. It's common name is Snow on the Mountain. But there are many Euphorbia varieties.

Mother use to grow Snow on the Mountains when I was a child. Thanks for the memories. Mainly I just remember is how prolific they grew and their name.

 

[nchls school]

No rash. Both m wife and I have touched this plant with no adverse effects. A different variety. Thank you for your response.