A beautiful and rare species Euphorbia native to the Azores where it is almost extinct. Broadly lanceolate deep green leaves with pale midribs in whorls around the stems. Leaves take on a reddish tinge in winter. Clusters of pale yellow, honey scented flowers in early  summer. Height and spread to around 60cm x 1.2m over time. Can be slow to establish. Does best in a fertile, well drained, sheltered site in sun.