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sawtooth sandmat

Scientific Name: Chamaesyce serrula

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Sawtooth Sandmat

This page provides information about the Sawtooth Sandmat, a plant with potential interactions with pets and children.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Chamaesyce serrula (Engelm.) Wooton & Standl.
  • Synonym: Euphorbia serrula
  • Common Names: Sawtooth Sandmat, Sawtooth Spurge, Saw-tooth Sandmat
  • German Name: Sgezahnwolfsmilch (translation)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
  • Rank: Species

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Sawtooth Sandmat is described as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that isn't a grass.
  • It can be an annual plant, completing its life cycle in one year.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in the United States, including Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
  • Also found in Mexico.