Euphorbia antisyphilitica --Candelilla--

Tufted perennial that looks like a bundle of green candles, with tiny, narrow leaves, present only on new growth, that fall off early and, along with the flowers, are inconspicuous. The small white flowers, deep pink at the base, 1/16-1/8 inch across, grow near the tips of the stems all summer through fall. Full sun, great for container, tolerates light frosts. Sap of all euphorbias is toxic to pets and a skin irritant. A high-grade wax is produced by boiling the plant in large vats, which has many uses, in making candles, soap, ointments, sealing wax, phonograph records, insulation material, shoe polish, floor polish, waterproofing, and lubricants.