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Euphorbia capitellata

Head Sandmat

Life form2, 3: forb, perennial
Habitat: mountains, canyons, arroyos
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: opposite
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: lanceolate
leaf surface3: smooth
leaf margin3: entire
Flower color2: white or whitish
Flowering period2: Mar. to Oct.
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Euphorbiaceae (spurge family)
Synonym(s)1: Chamaesyce capitellata
Status: rare
Locations where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
      Barry M. Goldwater Range
      Sonoran Desert National Monument

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