Species Detail Forb

Flowers and fruit		Yavapai County Native & Naturalized Plants Chamaesyce maculata - spotted sandmat Synonyms: Euphorbia maculata Other Common Names: prostrate spurge Plant Form: Forb or Subshrub Family: Euphorbiaceae
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Forb Plant Description

Origin: Native Life Cycle: Annual
General Desc: A native plant that branches frequently at the base forming a mat that is 6 to 18 inches across.
Identification notes: Hairy stems and seed capsules; opposite leaves with a purple spot distinguish this from other Chamaesyce sp.
Height: Less than 1 inch

Habitat

Habitat Description: Habitats include glades, dry sand prairies, cropland, gravelly areas along railroads and roadsides, lawns and gardens, cracks in sidewalks and pavement, borders along buildings, and sterile waste areas containing sand, gravel, or compacted soil.
Plant Communities: Desert Scrub, Interior Chaparral, Semidesert Grasslands, Pinyon Juniper Woodland, Disturbed Areas
Elevation: Below 6000 feet

Flower Characteristics

Color: Pinkish white Shape: Regular in round clusters Tubular: N Flowering Period: Jun - Oct
Description: This plant is monoecius having both female and male flowers. Neither male or female flowers have petals or sepals.

Leaf and Stem Characteristics

Leaf Color: Dark green Leaf Type: Simple Leaf Shape: Round or oval Leaf Margin: Smooth Leaf Attachment: Opposite Leaves Clasp: N
Hairs: Leaves and stems Spines: N
Leaf Description: Stems exude a milky sap when broken and they may turn pale red in bright sunlight. Each leaf has a large purple spot.

Fruit and Seed Characteristics

Fruit Color: Light brown
Fruit Type: Capsule
Fruit Notes: Tiny seed capsules are oblong and 3 lobed.


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