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Euphorbia serpillifolia

Thyme Leafed Spurge, Thyme Leaf Spurge
Other regional names: Thyme Leaved Sandmat +2 more
  • Thyme Leaved Sandmat
  • Thyme Leaved Spurge
  • Thymeleaf Sandmat
Also known as: Chamaesyce serpillifolia (Pers.) Small +3 more
  • Chamaesyce serpillifolia (Pers.) Small
  • Euphorbia hirtula Engelm. ex S.Watson
  • Euphorbia serpillifolia var. genuina Boiss.
  • Euphorbia serpyllifolia subsp. hirtula (S.Watson) Koutnik, 1985
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Euphorbia serpillifolia (commonly known as Thyme-leafed Spurge or Thyme-leaf Spurge) is an annual belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Eastern Canada, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southern South America, Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Arizona, Brazil South, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Leeward Is., Manitoba, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Paraguay, Québec, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Windward Is., Wisconsin, Wyoming

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Florida, Georgia, Germany, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania

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