Species Detail Forb

Flower and fruit		Yavapai County Native & Naturalized Plants Chamaesyce micromera - Sonoran sandmat Synonyms: Euphorbia micromera Other Common Names: Sonoran spurge, desert spurge Plant Form: Forb or Subshrub Family: Euphorbiaceae
Flower and fruit


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Forb Plant Description

Origin: Native Life Cycle: Annual
General Desc: This plant is a prostrate annual forb that forms a small mat of slender stems. Stems contain a milky sap.
Identification notes: An annual with subcircular glands. The appendages are absent. Leaf margins are always smooth. Stems are wingless.
Height: 4 to 6 inches

Habitat

Habitat Description: Plant is found in dry, sandy areas.
Plant Communities: Desert Scrub, Interior Chaparral
Elevation: Below 3600 feet

Flower Characteristics

Color: Red to pink Shape: Regular in round clusters Tubular: N Flowering Period: Apr - Dec
Description: Flowering times are April through June and also September through December.

Leaf and Stem Characteristics

Leaf Color: Green Leaf Type: Simple Leaf Shape: Round or oval Leaf Margin: Smooth Leaf Attachment: Opposite Leaves Clasp: N
Hairs: Leaves Spines: N
Leaf Description: The hairy to hairless leaves are oblong in shape and just about 1/10 inch long.

Fruit and Seed Characteristics

Fruit Color: Light brown
Fruit Type: Capsule
Fruit Notes: Fruits are tiny round capsules.
Seed Notes: Tiny seeds are ovoid, white to brown, with slight transverse wrinkles.


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