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heartleaf sandmat
Scientific Name: Chamaesyce cordifolia
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Chamaesyce cordifolia (Heartleaf Sandmat)
Chamaesyce cordifolia, commonly known as Heartleaf Sandmat, is a warm-season annual weed found in sandy areas and dunes.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chamaesyce cordifolia (Elliott) Small
- Common Names: Heartleaf Sandmat, Roundleaf Spurge, Heartleaf Broomspurge
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
- Synonym: Euphorbia cordifolia Elliott
Distribution and Habitat
- Heartleaf Sandmat is native to the L48 region of the United States.
- It thrives in open, sandy areas and dunes, particularly in South Texas, including Nueces County and Padre Island, and also the Florida Keys.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a prostrate annual with stems up to 65 cm long.
- Grown habit: Forb/herb
Further Information
- Discover Life offers information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Chamaesyce cordifolia.
- Dave's Garden provides tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.