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hairy sandmat
Scientific Name: Chamaesyce villifera
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Hairy Sandmat (Chamaesyce villifera)
Hairy Sandmat, scientifically known as Chamaesyce villifera, is a small, prostrate plant found in various habitats.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant has hairy stems and leaves.
- It produces sap, common in the Euphorbiaceae family.
Considerations for Children
- The plant has hairy stems and leaves.
- It produces sap, common in the Euphorbiaceae family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chamaesyce villifera (Scheele) Small
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
- Common Name: Hairy Sandmat
- Synonyms: Euphorbia villifera Scheele
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to roadsides, sandy fields, and waste areas.
- Observed in Texas (TX).
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth habit: Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
- Duration: Perennial
- Stems: Hairy, light green, pale red, or nearly white, terete, and slightly succulent; may be slightly swollen where the stipules of the leaves are located.
- Size: Up to 6 inches, with hairy branches.
- Bloom Color: White
- Bloom Period: May to October