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dixie sandmat
Scientific Name: Chamaesyce bombensis
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Dixie Sandmat (Chamaesyce bombensis)
Considerations for Pets
- Dixie Sandmat belongs to the Euphorbiaceae (Spurge) family. Plants in this family are known to sometimes contain a milky sap, so be mindful of this when considering it for areas frequented by pets.
Scientific Name and Synonyms
- Scientific Name: Chamaesyce bombensis (Jacq.) Dugand
- Synonyms:
- Euphorbia bombensis
- Chamaesyce ammannioides (Kunth) Small
- Chamaesyce ingallsii Small
- Common Names:
- Dixie Sandmat
- Southern Seaside Spurge
- Sand Dune Spurge
Taxonomy and Classification
- Kingdom: Not explicitly stated, but assumed to be Plantae (based on being a plant).
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
- Also associated with Zingiberaceae (Ginger Family) and Zygophyllaceae (Creosote-Bush Family).
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Florida.
- Found in the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain.
- Specific habitats include upper beach vegetation and sand dunes.
Morphological Characteristics
- Herbaceous perennial.
- Classified as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Ecological Role
- Found in the upper beach vegetation alongside sea rocket and Russian thistle, often being re-colonized alongside sea rocket.
Additional Information
- Prefers full sun.