Euphorbia astyla
Alkali Sandmat, Pecos Spurge
Also known as: Chamaesyce astyla (Engelm. ex Boiss.) Millsp.
- Chamaesyce astyla (Engelm. ex Boiss.) Millsp.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Euphorbia astyla (commonly known as Alkali Sandmat or Pecos spurge) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. The genus Euphorbia is notably large, comprising more than 2100 species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Texas