Matted Sandmat
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Matted Sandmat
euphorbia serpens
The Matted Sandmat is a low-growing plant that forms green mats on the ground. It has small, colorful leaves and can brighten up sandy areas!
Habitat: Sandy coastal areas and open fields
Appearance
The Matted Sandmat is a low-growing plant forming flat green mats on the ground. It has tiny, oval-shaped green leaves and inconspicuous, greenish-white flowers clustered at the leaf bases. Its stems often show a reddish tint, making it blend well with sandy soils.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalpighialesFamilyEuphorbiaceaeGenusEuphorbia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Each tiny 'flower' is a cyathium, a cluster of even tinier, specialized flowers!
Its seeds can lie dormant for years, waiting for the perfect time to sprout!
Matted Sandmat can form dense living carpets, protecting the soil from strong winds!
The scientific name Euphorbia serpens literally means 'creeping euphorbia'!
Special abilities
Ability
Rapid Spreader
Matted Sandmat can quickly spread its stems along the ground, helping it cover large areas and claim sunny spots.
Ability
Tough Traveler
Matted Sandmat has deep roots that help it survive in dry, sandy soils where many other plants struggle.
Ability
Sticky Shield
Matted Sandmat has a milky white sap that can irritate skin, protecting it from munching animals.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 1-5 cm
- Spread
- 10-50 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.1-0.2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer-fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen from its tiny flowers.
eaten by
Western Harvester Ant
Pogonomyrmex occidentalis
Ants gather its tiny seeds for their underground nests.
eats
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Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Beetles sometimes feed on its leaves and stems.
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Creeping EuphorbiaGround SpurgeSandmat
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Matted Sandmat?
1-5 cm
How wide does Matted Sandmat spread?
10-50 cm
How big are the flowers on Matted Sandmat?
0.1-0.2 cm
When does Matted Sandmat bloom?
Summer-fall
Is Matted Sandmat edible?
No
Is Matted Sandmat toxic?
Mild
What is Matted Sandmat's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Matted Sandmat pollinated?
Insect
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