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San Pedro River sandmat

Scientific Name: Chamaesyce trachysperma

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

San Pedro River Sandmat

Learn about the San Pedro River Sandmat (Chamaesyce trachysperma), a fascinating plant with an interesting history and ecological role.

Scientific Classification

  • Scientific Name: Chamaesyce trachysperma (Engelm.) Millsp.
  • Synonym: Euphorbia trachysperma Engelm.
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae (spurge family)
  • Life Form: Forb/herb
  • Duration: Annual

Common Names

  • San Pedro River sandmat
  • San Pedro River Broomspurge

Distribution and Habitat

The San Pedro River Sandmat is associated with the San Pedro River region. The San Pedro River originates south of Sierra Vista, Arizona. It can be found in playas.

Morphological Characteristics

This plant is described as a forb/herb with an annual life cycle.

Ecology

The San Pedro River's corridor provides critical stopover habitat for millions of migrating birds each year.

Related Plants

  • Abrams' sandmat (Euphorbia abramsiana)
  • Arizona manihot (Manihot davisiae)
  • Laredo Sandmat (Chamaesyce laredana)
  • Coastal Beach Sandmat (Chamaesyce mesembrianthemifolia)
  • Blackfoot Sandmat (Chamaesyce angusta)
  • Wormseed Sandmat (Chamaesyce vermiculata)
  • Thymeleaf Sandmat (Chaemaesyce serpyllifolia)

Further Information

For more in-depth information, visit the Encyclopedia of Life.