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gulf sandmat
Scientific Name: Chamaesyce thymifolia
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Gulf Sandmat
Chamaesyce thymifolia, commonly known as Gulf Sandmat, belongs to the Euphorbiaceae, or Spurge family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a member of the Spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Plants in this family are known to sometimes contain a milky sap that can cause irritation.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chamaesyce thymifolia (L.) Millsp.
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
- Synonyms: The provided text lists several names associated with Gulf Sandmat, including Euphorbia thymifolia, and mentions potential synonyms such as E afzelii, E maculata, and E microphylla. Note that synonymy in botanical nomenclature can be complex and these may not all be considered strict synonyms by all sources.
Common Names
- Gulf Sandmat
- Thyme leaves spurge
- Chickenweed
- Dwarf spurge
- Red caustic creeper
- Thyme-leaf spurge
- Common Milkweed
Distribution and Habitat
- Gulf Sandmat is found in pantropical regions.
- It has been noted as present in the Southern Pines Hills District of the East Gulf Coastal Plain.
- Also found in All of Sonora, the Baja California Peninsula, and the islands of the Gulf.
Vernacular Names
- Hindi: छोटा दुधी (chhota- dudhi)
- Sanskrit: Laghu dudhi, Raktabinducchada, Dugdhika
- Other: Duddhi, Dudhiya, Choti- dudhi
Additional Information
- Gulf Sandmat is sometimes considered a common weed.