SafePlants

No images found for this plant ID: 10074.

Ensure images are uploaded to the Media Library and tagged with "10074" in the "plant_image_tag" taxonomy.

Safe for Children?

✅ Safe: 0
❓ Neutral: 0
❌ Unsafe: 0

Safe for Dogs?

✅ Safe: 0
❓ Neutral: 0
❌ Unsafe: 0

Safe for Cats?

✅ Safe: 0
❓ Neutral: 0
❌ Unsafe: 0

Safe for Reptiles?

✅ Safe: 0
❓ Neutral: 0
❌ Unsafe: 0

Florida hammock sandmat

Scientific Name: Chamaesyce ophthalmica

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Florida Hammock Sandmat (Chamaesyce ophthalmica)

The Florida Hammock Sandmat, scientifically known as Chamaesyce ophthalmica, is a native plant found in specific ecosystems within the United States.

Considerations for Pets

  • Plants within the Chamaesyce genus are often noted as having milky sap.

Considerations for Children

  • Plants within the Chamaesyce genus are often noted as having milky sap.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chamaesyce ophthalmica (Pers.) Burch
  • Common Name: Florida Hammock Sandmat
  • Synonym: Euphorbia ophthalmica Pers.
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Subkingdom: Tracheobionta

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to South Florida, specifically in areas like West Biscayne Pineland, Miami-Dade County.
  • Found in Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana.
  • Grows in pine rocklands, rockland hammocks, coastal rock barrens, and marl prairies.
  • Also found in scrub, scrubby flatwoods, and tarflower ecosystems.

Growth Habits

  • Growth Habit: Herb
  • Duration: Perennial

Ecological Role

  • This plant is associated with native Florida ecosystems and is used to assess the floristic quality index (FQI) in South Florida.

Similar Species

  • Young plants can be similar to Chamaesyce blodgettii (Limestone Sandmat).
  • Resembles Chamaesyce hyssopifolia (Hyssopleaf Sandmat) and Chamaesyce hirta (Asthma Plant).

Quirky Facts

  • The name "graceful sandmat" is sometimes associated with sandmats, possibly referring to their appearance.

Further Information

  • Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants: Provides information on the distribution of Chamaesyce ophthalmica.
  • USDA PLANTS Database: Offers data on the distribution of Chamaesyce gemella. (http://plants.usda.gov)
  • Discover Life: Offers biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution information.
  • Dave's Garden: Provides plant database entry and community forum for sharing gardening tips.
  • TOLKIN GUID: http://app.tolkin.org/guids/a5ba9686-98ec-45ab-bf10-