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southern Florida sandmat

Scientific Name: Chamaesyce adenoptera

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Southern Florida Sandmat (Chamaesyce adenoptera)

The Southern Florida Sandmat, scientifically known as Chamaesyce adenoptera, is a perennial plant found in various regions. This page provides information about its taxonomy, distribution, and other relevant details.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant produces a sap characteristic of the Euphorbiaceae family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chamaesyce adenoptera (Bertol.) Small
  • Common Name: Southern Florida Sandmat
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
  • Synonyms: Euphorbia adenoptera Bertol., Euphorbia pergamena Small, Chamaesyce pergamena
  • Subspecies: Euphorbia adenoptera ssp. pergamena (Small) Oudejans, Chamaesyce adenoptera (Bertol.) Small ssp. pergamena (Small) Burch.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to North America, including Florida and the southern United States.
  • Also found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.
  • Specifically mentioned habitats include rocklands in South Florida.
  • Also found in southern Arizona.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Subshrub, Forb/herb
  • Duration: Perennial

Similar Species

  • Similar to asthma plant (Chamaesyce hirta) and Florida hammock sandmat.

Additional Information

  • The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov) provides further information.