This image displays a close-up, elevated perspective of a flowering Crown of Thorns plant (Euphorbia milii) situated in Abuja, Nigeria

This image displays a close-up, elevated perspective of a flowering Crown of Thorns plant (Euphorbia milii) situated in Abuja, Nigeria. The plant exhibits numerous dark green, ovate leaves and clusters of pinkish-red bracts, some featuring lighter, mottled centers. Thorny stems are visible among the foliage. The plant is housed in a white pot, partially visible at the bottom and right. A plain, light-colored wall serves as the background. The ground directly beneath the plant is paved with light-toned, rectangular interlocking bricks arranged in a pattern. A second plant with variegated green and white leaves is partially visible to the right of the primary subject.