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whitemargin sandmat
Scientific Name: Chamaesyce albomarginata
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Whitemargin Sandmat (Euphorbia albomarginata)
Euphorbia albomarginata, formerly known as Chamaesyce albomarginata, is commonly called whitemargin sandmat or rattlesnake weed. It is a small, low-growing annual plant.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has milky sap.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Euphorbia albomarginata
- Synonyms: Chamaesyce albomarginata (formerly)
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Common Names
- Whitemargin Sandmat
- Rattlesnake Weed
- Whitemargin Spurge
- Golondrina (Spanish)
- Yerba de la Vibora (Spanish)
- White Margin Spurge
- White Margin Sandmat
Morphology and Growth Habit
- It is described as a prostrate, perennial forb that branches from a central point, forming mats close to the ground, typically reaching around 18 inches in spread.
- The leaves are described as glabrous (smooth) with milky sap, and stipules are united into a glabrous, membranous scale.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Texas in areas such as Taylor, Jones, and Shackelford counties.
- Found in Red Rock Canyon, Nevada.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Observed to be visited by Perdita minima, a type of wildflower.
Further Information
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Discover Life
- Dave's Garden