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boquillas sandmat
Scientific Name: Chamaesyce golondrina
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Chamaesyce golondrina: Boquillas Sandmat
Chamaesyce golondrina, commonly known as Boquillas Sandmat, is a forb/herb belonging to the Euphorbiaceae (Spurge) family. Other common names include swallow spurge and canyon spurge.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chamaesyce golondrina (L.C. Wheeler) Shinners
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Euphorbia golondrina L. C. Wheeler
Distribution and Habitat
- Observed in the vicinity of Boquillas along the Rio Grande in Trans-Pecos Texas.
- Specific locations include banks of the Rio Grande and Big Bend National Park, Boquillas Canyon.
- Found in sparse sand dunes.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
- Lifespan: Annual
- Structure: Herb
Quirky Facts
- The plant's intolerance to cold weather suggests a preference for warmer climates.
Further Information
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- Dave's Garden: A community sharing gardening tips and plant information.