''Euphorbia serpens'' is a species of ''
Euphorbia'' known by the common name matted sandmat. It is native to South America but it can be found on most continents as an
introduced species and often a weed.
Flora of Zimbabwe
/ref> This is an annual herb forming a mat of prostrate stems which root at nodes where the stem comes in contact with the ground. The oval leaves occur in oppositely arranged pairs, each leaf less than a centimeter long. The inflorescence is a cyathium with scalloped white petal-like appendages surrounding the actual flowers. A red nectar gland is at the base of each appendage, and at the center of the cyathium are several male flowers around one female flower. The fruit is a lobed, spherical capsule.
References
External links
Jepson Manual TreatmentUSDA Plants ProfilePhoto gallery
serpens
Flora of Southern America
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