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eyebane
Scientific Name: Chamaesyce nutans
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Eyebane (Euphorbia nutans)
Euphorbia nutans, commonly known as eyebane or nodding spurge, is a widespread plant found across North America and beyond. It belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family, also known as the Spurge family.
Considerations for Pets
- The stems and leaves contain a milky sap.
Considerations for Children
- The stems and leaves contain a milky sap.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Euphorbia nutans
- Common Names: Eyebane, Nodding Spurge, Spotted Sandmat, Spotted Spurge, Creeping Spurge, Prostrate Spurge, Milk Purslane, Blotched Spurge, Eyebane Spurge, Eyebane Broomspurge
- Synonyms: Chamaesyce maculata, Chamaesyce preslii, Euphorbia maculata, Chamaesyce nutans
- Kingdom: Plant
- Group: Dicot
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to much of the United States and Eastern Canada.
- Native to North America and introduced to Europe and Asia.
- Rare in New England.
Morphology and Growth Habit
- Annual or perennial forb/herb.
- Growth Habit: Low-spreading to erect, branched above.
- Stems: Tan to reddish-brown, sparsely to moderately white pubescent.
- Prostrate to ascending annual herb with several stems to c. 30 cm long, often forming dense mats, villous.
- Grows up to 3 feet tall.
- Flowers are minute.
Quirky Facts
- The leaves tend to fold up late in the day.
Additional Resources
- Discover Life: Discover Life's page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Chamaesyce nutans - Eyebane