Hyssop-leaf sandmat

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

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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