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blackfoot sandmat

Scientific Name: Chamaesyce angusta

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Blackfoot Sandmat (Chamaesyce angusta)

Blackfoot Sandmat, scientifically known as Chamaesyce angusta, is a forb/herb belonging to the Euphorbiaceae (Spurge) family. It is also known by the synonym Euphorbia angusta.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chamaesyce angusta (Engelm.) Small
  • Synonym: Euphorbia angusta Engelm.
  • Common Name: Blackfoot Sandmat
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
  • Formerly Classified: Zygophyllaceae (Creosote-Bush Family)

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Blackfoot Sandmat is native to North America.
  • Specifically noted in Texas.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Blackfoot Sandmat is described as a forb/herb, which means it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.

Resources and Further Information

  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
  • USDA PLANTS database
  • Dave's Garden