Euphorbia canariensis, commonly known as the Canary Island spurge, Hercules club or in Spanish , is a succulent member of the genus Euphorbia and family Euphorbiaceae endemic to the Canary Islands. It is the plant symbol of the island of Gran Canaria.
Description The Canary Island spurge is a succulent shrub, growing to between high. It is made up of fleshy quadrangular or pentagonal trunks that look like cacti. It has no leaves, instead bearing spines long. It produces reddish-green flowers. It is hardy to .
The latex, which contains diterpenes is poisonous.
Distribution The species is found on the narrow coastal belt, from sea level to in the Canary Islands.
See also List of animal and plant symbols of the Canary Islands
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