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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.