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Geyer's sandmat
Scientific Name: Chamaesyce geyeri
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Chamaesyce geyeri: Geyer's Sandmat
Chamaesyce geyeri, commonly known as Geyer's sandmat or Geyer's spurge, is a fascinating annual forb/herb belonging to the spurge family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chamaesyce geyeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) Small
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Euphorbia geyeri Engelm.
- Chamaesyce geyeri (Engelm.) Small
- Subordinate Taxa:
- Chamaesyce geyeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) Small var. geyeri
- Chamaesyce geyeri (Engelm. & M.C. Johnst.) Mayfield var. wheeleriana (Warnock & M.C. Johnst.) Mayfield
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety (for subordinate taxa)
Common Names
- Geyer's sandmat
- Geyer's spurge
- Geyer's broomspurge
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Geyer's sandmat is typically a prostrate annual plant.
- It is a glabrous plant, meaning it lacks hairs.
- Plants are generally less than 3 cm tall.
- It often spreads out along the ground.
- Described as a mat-forming plant.
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in LA, OK, and NM.
Traditional Uses
- The Lakota people traditionally used Chamaesyce geyeri as a medicine for head protection.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Chamaesyce geyeri.
- Learn more about sandmat plants on Garden Guides.
- Photos and information are available about Minnesota flora, including Geyer's spurge.