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Carrizo Mountain sandmat
Scientific Name: Chamaesyce pediculifera
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Carrizo Mountain Sandmat
Explore the fascinating details of the Carrizo Mountain Sandmat, a unique plant found in specific regions of North America.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant belongs to the Euphorbia genus, some species of which are known to have a milky sap that can be irritating.
- As a ground-covering plant, it may be easily accessible to pets.
Scientific Name and Nomenclature
- Accepted Scientific Name: Euphorbia pediculifera Engelm.
- Synonym: Euphorbia vermiformis
- Common Names: Carrizo Mountain Sandmat, Carrizo Mountain Spurge, Louse Spurge
- Alternative Scientific Name: Chamaesyce pediculifera (Engelm.) Rose & Standl. (Note: The text indicates this is not currently an active name).
Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- The Carrizo Mountain Sandmat is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
- Specifically found in:
- Arizona
- California
- Baja California, Mexico
- Baja California Sur, Mexico
- Sonora, Mexico (including Nacapule Canyon, San Carlos)
- Often found in the Colorado Plateau region and Sonoran Desertscrub.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a perennial herb.