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Arizona sandmat
Scientific Name: Chamaesyce arizonica
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Arizona Sandmat (Chamaesyce arizonica)
Also known as Arizona Spurge, Smallseed Sandmat, this plant is a fascinating member of the plant kingdom.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant produces a milky sap.
Considerations for Children
- The plant produces a milky sap.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chamaesyce arizonica (Engelm.) Arthur
- Synonyms:
- Euphorbia arizonica Engelm.
- Euphorbia versicolor Greene
- Chamaesyce versicolor (Greene) Norton
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
- Life Cycle: Annual, Perennial.
- Habit: Herb/Forb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Arizona.
- Found in the low deserts of Arizona.
- Also found in other regions, including California, New Mexico and Texas.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Herb/Forb
- Stem: Prostrate to erect, hairy
- Leaves: Cauline, opposite, short-petioled, 2-10 mm
- Stipules: Generally separate
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Ants (e.g., Forelius pruinosus) feed on the flower nectar.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden: A community for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Chamaesyce arizonica.
- Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum: Defines the Sonoran Desert Region.