Ah now I feel like an idiot, Bobert! I just went to my fav. place to shop for tropical and sub-tropical plants, esp. when I lived close enough for 3D visits, Loggee's Greenhouse and refreshed my memory about Euphorbias. Doh! I had a very old "crown of thorns" up until about 3 years ago...inside plant only and about 30 years old...always bloomed. Now, I know there may be other subspecies, so please let me know if that is different from the one you all have. Your woods sound gorgeous regardless.

Oh, Robin, I was expecting some feathery looking bamboo and I find it's not related to bamboo at all!*bg* Still it looks very pretty and I love the legend.

kat