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wormseed sandmat

Scientific Name: Chamaesyce vermiculata

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Wormseed Sandmat (Chamaesyce vermiculata)

The Wormseed Sandmat, also known as Euphorbia vermiculata, is a small, unassuming plant with a fascinating history and distribution. This page provides detailed information about this often overlooked member of the plant kingdom.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Chamaesyce vermiculata (accepted name)
  • Synonyms:
    • Euphorbia vermiculata Raf.
    • Chamaesyce rafinesquei (Greene) Arthur
  • Common Names: Wormseed Sandmat, wormseed spurge, hairy spurge, hairy-stemmed milk-purslane, worm-seed sandmat
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
  • Genus: Chamaesyce
  • Species: vermiculata
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Wormseed Sandmat can be found in the northeastern United States, including Maine (ME), New Hampshire (NH), Vermont (VT), Massachusetts (MA), Connecticut (CT), and Rhode Island (RI).

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • The Wormseed Sandmat is an annual forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that completes its life cycle in one year.
  • It has a growth habit described as a forb.

Ecological Role

  • The plant is a forb, which can be important for providing food and habitat for various wildlife species.

Additional Resources

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • Discover Life
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Dave's Garden
  • Garden Guides
  • gobotany.newenglandwild.org