species 19,458 observations
Prostrate Sandmat
Euphorbia prostrata
Field notes
Euphorbia prostrata is a species of spurge known by the common name prostrate spurge or prostrate sandmat.
It is native to the Caribbean, most of South America, Central America, Mexico, and most of the United States. 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.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Ello Sphinx, White-lined Sphinx, Sumac Leaftier Moth, Mouse-colored Euchaetes
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Euphorb Mini-Fairy Bee, Strange-winged Calliopsis
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Golden Dung Fly, Orange-bearded Bluebottle Fly, Muscid Fly, Seedcorn Maggot
36
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry
- Habit
- Prostrate
From NC State Extension.