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Devils Backbone
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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Shrub
Herbs

Origin

Madagascar
Mediterranean, Northern Africa

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin

Number of Varieties

83
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-13-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm25.40 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm25.40 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Compound

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Sometimes
Sometimes

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Insects

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
CUMINUM cyminum

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Cumin

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
जीरा संयंत्र

In German

Devil's Backbone
Kümmelpflanze

In French

Backbone du Diable
Usine de cumin

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
planta de comino

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
εργοστάσιο κύμινο

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Cumin planta

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Kmin roślin

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Cumin plant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Apiales

Family

Crassulaceae
Apiaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Cuminum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Scandiceae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Apioideae

Number of Species

2000100
1 27800
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Difference Between Devils Backbone and Cumin

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Importance of Devils Backbone and Cumin

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Compare Facts of Devils Backbone vs Cumin

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