Crown of thorns, also commonly known by its scientific name Euphorbia milii, is a pretty but thorny succulent tropical shrub.

The stems of the crown of thorns store water, which means it does not need constant watering. It's a great plant to have if you tend to be forgetful about your plants' watering schedules!

both evergreen plants are traditional Christmas symbols: the holly for part of the same reason as the Glastonbury Rose is, because it represents the Crown of Thorns that the Savior will wear ...

He bore a crown of thorns at his crucifixion ... A common characteristic unites the nuisance plants of the Bible: We brought them upon ourselves through the door of our disordered desires.