Euphorbia psammogeton
Sand Spurge
Kingdom
Plantae
Division
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Species
Euphorbia psammogeton
Distinguishing features
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. (Wikipedia)
Size
- Up to 35 cm (Height)
Synonyms
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
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. (Wikipedia)
