Euphorbia misera
A drought-deciduous, semi-succulent shrub, similar to Euphorbia californica but with pubescent fruits and stems; the pubescence of fruits, however, may be very inconspicuous. Photographed in Baja California, also occurring in extreme southern California.
Plant habit about 10 miles west of Bahia de Los Angeles, 10/21/06. A fully leafed plant can be seen in the background at left.
A cyathium east of Santa Rosalillita, 10/22/06.
Another cyathium with nearly-mature fruit, east of Santa Rosalillita, 10/22/06. Note the very small and inconspicuous hairs on the fruit.
Cyathia and leaves about 10 miles west of Bahia de Los Angeles, 10/21/06.