Euphorbia melanadenia
Prostrate Spurge, Red Gland Spurge
Other regional names: Squaw Sandmat
- Squaw Sandmat
Also known as: Anisophyllum melanadenium (Torr. & A.Gray) Klotzsch & Garcke +5 more
- Anisophyllum melanadenium (Torr. & A.Gray) Klotzsch & Garcke
- Chamaesyce aureola Millsp.
- Chamaesyce melanadenia (Torr. & A.Gray) Millsp.
- Euphorbia cinerascens var. appendiculata Engelm.
- Euphorbia polycarpa var. appendiculata (Engelm.) Munz
- Euphorbia polycarpa var. vestita S.Watson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Euphorbia melanadenia (commonly known as Prostrate Spurge or Red-Gland Spurge) is a herbaceous perennial within the Euphorbiaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico Northwest