This shrubby Euphorbia is not from Mauritanica; instead, it is common in southern Namibia and western and southern South Africa, where it can be a dominant feature on the landscape. The thin, green stems are similar to other spineless, shrubby Euphorbias, but what makes this species special on the landscape is the abundance of yellow cyathia in the spring, making the plant instantly recognizable from a distance. These plants are seedlings in one-gallon pots.