Euphorbia prostrata Aiton

Locations ofEuphorbia prostrata Aiton in Virginia

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Family
Euphorbiaceae
Botanical Name
Euphorbia prostrata Aiton
Common Name
Prostrate Sandmat
Synonym(s)
Chamaesyce prostrata (Ait.) Small
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Euphorbia prostrata Aiton
Comments
Stems of E. prostrata arch slightly upwards compared with E. maculata which hugs the ground closely. Otherwise, the habit is similar. Plants suspected to be E. prostrata from casual observation should be checked carefully. Seeds of E. prostrata are sharply quadrangular with well-demarcated cross ribs.
Habitat
Roadsides, fields, and crevices in pavement. Rare throughout. Most records are from the n. mountains and Piedmont, but this species may be overlooked and under-collected because of its similarity to E. maculata L.
Native Status
Introduced

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