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Flaigg, Norman G.

Chamaesyce polycarpa

Chamaesyce polycarpa (Benth.) Millsp. ex Parish

Smallseed Sandmat

Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)

Synonym(s): Chamaesyce polycarpa var. hirtella, Euphorbia polycarpa, Euphorbia polycarpa var. hirtella

USDA Symbol: CHPO12

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Margin: Entire
Breeding System: Flowers Unisexual
Fruit Type: Capsule
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Red , Pink
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: White with pink or red center.

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , NV

Additional resources

USDA: Find Chamaesyce polycarpa in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Chamaesyce polycarpa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Chamaesyce polycarpa

Metadata

Record Modified: 2011-08-03
Research By: TWC Staff

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