
Hyssop-leaf sandmat (Euphorbia hyssopifolia)
Hyssop-leaf sandmat, also known as Hyssop spurge
Euphorbia hyssopifolia, commonly known as hyssop-leaf sandmat, is native to the southwestern United States. This desert-adapted plant belongs to the Euphorbia genus and features a distinctive milk-white sap in its stem. It is also referred to by various names, including hyssop spurge, eyebane, wart weed, and chicken weed.
Key Facts About Hyssop-leaf sandmat
Attributes of Hyssop-leaf sandmat
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
1 m
Spread
20 cm to 4 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
0.5 mm
Flower Color
White Green
Scientific Classification of Hyssop-leaf sandmat
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Malpighiales
Family
Spurge
Genus
Spurges
Species
Hyssop-leaf sandmat
Toxicity
Ingestion, Skin Contact