Euphorbia milii (DREAM LAND/ NAM CHOK)

Euphorbia milii is a nice succulent plant native to Madagascar. It also goes by the name Christ Thorn, Christ Plant or Crown of Thorns since it’s stems are covered in dense spines. Legend has it these plants were introduced to the Middle East in ancient times and is associated with the Crown of Thorns worn by Christ. One look at the stems and you can, no doubt, see why. Luckily, the spines are not nearly as sharp or painful as those of a cactus.