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Porter's sandmat
Scientific Name: Chamaesyce porteriana var. scoparia
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Chamaesyce porteriana
Also known as Porter's Sandmat, this plant belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that Porter's Sandmat is a type of Spurge. Plants in the Euphorbia genus are known to contain a milky sap.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chamaesyce porteriana Small
- Common Name: Porter's Sandmat, Porter's Spurge
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
- Synonyms: Euphorbia porteriana (Small) Oudejans
- Varieties:
- Chamaesyce porteriana var. porteriana
- Chamaesyce porteriana var. scoparia (Small) Burch (not accepted)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the United States, specifically South Florida (Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties).
- Found in rockland hammocks and coastal dune environments.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Subshrub, Forb/herb
- Duration: Perennial
Similar Species
- Young plants of limestone sandmat (Chamaesyce blodgettii) resemble Porter's Sandmat, but have thinner leaves (some with minute teeth).
Additional Information
- Porter's Sandmat is sometimes referred to simply as "Porteriana."
Further Resources
- Dave's Garden: A community for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna: Contains taxonomic information.
- MyTreeDB: Appears to be a plant database, although access is "Not-available" in the provided context.