The plant ’s name alludes to the legend that at his crucifixion, a wreath or crown made from stems of this plant was placed on the head of christ. · crown of thorns plants come from the tropics of the african island of madagascar. The sap, as well as its sharp thorns, protects the crown of thorns from animals that otherwise would devour the plant entirely. · the gospels depict the roman soldiers placing a crown of thorns on jesus ’ head, mocking his claim to kingship. Euphorbia milii, the crown -of-thorns, christ plant or christs thorn, is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family, euphorbiaceae, native to madagascar. The plant s name is derived from the belief that this plants stems formed the crown of thorns worn by jesus christ at his crucifixion. · the common name crown of thorns refers to the belief that the crown of thorns jesus christ was forced to wear at his crucifixion was made from stems of this plant. The exact species of plant used remains uncertain, but botanical and historical evidence strongly suggests it was likely a member of the ziziphus genus, most probably the christ’s thorn jujube (ziziphus spina-christi). Crown of thorns is a deciduous or evergreen, perennial shrub with bright green leaves and prickly stems. The tiny, insignificant flowers are cradled within long-lasting, brightly colored bracts of red, pink or white. · the crown of thorns plant is a remarkable and delightful succulent that is also referred to as the christ plant or christ thorns, due to the legend that it was used as the thorny crown worn by jesus at his crucifixion.
