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Euphorbia prostrata  Aiton
Prostrate sandmat
Euphorbia prostrata is an annual herb that is not native to California.
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Genus: Euphorbia
Family: Euphorbiaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Toxicity: Skin irritation from touching the sap of this plant.

Wetlands: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands

Communities: weed, characteristic of disturbed places

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF

Alternate Names:
JEFChamaesyce prostrata
PLANTSChamaesyce prostrata
Information about  Euphorbia prostrata from other sources

[Wikipedia] Native Range, Naturalization, Weed Status: It is native to the Caribbean and certain parts of South America. It is widely naturalized in many other parts of the world, where it can be found in varied habitat types and in many areas grows as a roadside weed. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/21/2024).