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hairy sandmat

Scientific Name: Chamaesyce villifera

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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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