Euphorbia psammogeton

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Euphorbia psammogeton
Scientific classification
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E. psammogeton
Binomial name
Euphorbia psammogeton
P.S.Green (1993)[1]
Synonyms
  • Euphorbia sparrmanii Boiss.
  • Chamaesyce sparrmanii (Boiss.) Hurus.
  • Chamaesyce psammogeton (P.S.Green) P.I.Forst. & R.J.F.Hend.

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Euphorbia psammogeton, commonly known as Sand Spurge, is a flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. The specific epithet derives from the Greek psammos (“sand”) and geiton (“neighbour”), alluding to the typical habitat.[1]

Description

It is a smooth perennial herb. It has articulated, prostrate stems, growing to 35 cm or more. Its oblong to broadly elliptic leaves are 0.8–2.5 cm long and 0.5–1.3 cm wide.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The plant is endemic to Australia; it is found along the coast of New South Wales and south-eastern Queensland, as well as on subtropical Lord Howe Island in the Tasman Sea. It occurs in sandy coastal habitats, such as coastal dunes, and on beaches above high tide level. It is listed as endangered in New South Wales.[1]

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