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mimicking sandmat
Scientific Name: Chamaesyce simulans
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Chamaesyce simulans - Mimicking Sandmat
Chamaesyce simulans, commonly known as Mimicking Sandmat, is a forb/herb belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chamaesyce simulans (L.C. Wheeler) Mayfield
- Synonyms:
- Euphorbia simulans (L.C.Wheeler) Warnock & M.C.Johnst.
- Chamaesyce polycarpa var. simulans (L.C. Wheeler) Shinners
- Euphorbia polycarpa
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Basionym: Euphorbia polycarpa var. simulans L.C. Wheeler
Common Names
- Mimicking Sandmat
- Smallseed sandmat
- Similar spurge
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Mimicking Sandmat is described as a forb/herb, which means it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It can be either an annual or a perennial plant.
Habitat and Watering
- Mimicking Sandmat is adapted to arid conditions and thrives when the soil is allowed to dry out between waterings.
- It is suggested to water sparingly, only when the soil is perfectly dry.
Companion Plants
Mimicking Sandmat (Chamaesyce simulans) can have companion plants.
Further Information
For more information, you can explore:
- Dave's Garden
- Plant databases
- Wildlife networks
- Project Noah