ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Euphorbia milii

Okay, so imagine you have a plant called euphorbia milii. This plant is also called Crown of Thorns because it has thorns on it that look like a crown, like what kings used to wear.

Euphorbia milii is a special kind of plant that grows in warm places where there's lots of sun, like in places like Africa and Asia. It's called a succulent, which means it's really good at holding onto water.

The plant has pink, red, or white flowers that look like they have five petals, but they're actually not petals at all! They're called bracts, and they surround the tiny yellow flowers.

Now, this plant is special because it has a HIDDEN SECRET. Yes, you heard it right! The plant can produce a kind of sap that can be very harmful if it gets into your eyes or mouth. So if you ever see this plant and want to touch it, be very careful and make sure you wash your hands when you're done!

But don't let that scare you. If you take care of it and don't eat it, euphorbia milii can be a very pretty and interesting plant to have around.