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Chamaesyce maculata
Chamaesyce maculata (L.) Small
Spotted Spurge, Spotted Euphorbia, Spotted Sandmat, Milk Purslane, Prostrate Spurge
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
Synonym(s): Chamaesyce mathewsii, Chamaesyce supina, Chamaesyce tracyi, Euphorbia maculata, Euphorbia supina
USDA Symbol: CHMA15
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), HI (I), CAN (I)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Shape: Oblong
Leaf Margin: Entire
Leaf Base: Oblique
Breeding System: Monoecious
Fruit Type: Capsule
Fruit:
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkDistribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: NB , NS , ON , QC
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | UPL | FACU | FACU | UPL | FACU | FACU | UPL |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Chamaesyce maculata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Chamaesyce maculata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Chamaesyce maculata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-11-19Research By: JAM