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pillpod sandmat
Scientific Name: Chamaesyce hirta
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Pillpod Sandmat: A Detailed Overview
Explore the characteristics and background of the Pillpod Sandmat, a plant with several common names and a wide distribution.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant belongs to the Spurge Family (Euphorbiaceae). Some members of this family may contain sap that can cause skin irritation or other reactions.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Accepted Scientific Name: Chamaesyce hirta (L.) Millsp.
- Synonym: Euphorbia hirta L.
- Other Common Names: Pillpod Sandmat, Garden Spurge, Pill-pod Sandmat, Pillpod Spurge, Queensland Asthma Weed, Red Euphorbia, Red Milkweed, Snake Weed, Snakeweed, Sneeze Weed, Spurge, Hairy Spurge. Additional names include the Spanish term "Golondrina."
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Euphorbia hirta L.
- Euphorbia pilulifera auct. non L.
- Euphorbia hirta var. typica L.C.Wheeler
Distribution and Habitat
- Pillpod Sandmat thrives in both dry and moist soils.
- It has been observed in various locations including Arizona, Florida (Siesta Key Beach, Palm Beach County, Crystal River), Louisiana, New Mexico, and Texas.
- The plant can be found in garden beds.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is described as a warm season annual broadleaf weed.
- Chamaesyce hirta is a forb/herb, which means it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Hairy Spurge (Chamaesyce hirta) is an upright or decumbent plant with conspicuous hairs.
Additional Information
- The Pillpod Sandmat is considered native to some regions.
- It is associated with Bill Sadowski Park in some records.
- Further information can be found on the USDA Plants server and the Encyclopedia of Life.