Status: Native
Synonyms:
Chamaesyce dioica (Kunth) Millspaugh
Euphorbia dioica Kunth var. indivisa Engelmann
Euphorbia indivisa (Engelmann) Tidestrom
Chamaesyce indivisa is an inconspicuous, weedy prostrate plant that does not look particularly
interesting at first glance. However, under magnification the colors and structure of the cyathium
are beautiful. Chamaesyce indivisa is found in rocky dry sand and creekbeds at lower to middle elevation.
The leaves are dentate near the apex. The capsule has appressed hairs and the two of the appendages
are conspicuously longer than the rest.
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Chamaesyce indivisa, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Burro Mtns., Gila Bird Area, Nov. 17, 2007
Chamaesyce indivisa, detail of cyathium (same plant as above photo), photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Burro Mtns., Gila Bird Area, Nov. 17, 2007
Chamaesyce indivisa, growth pattern, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, FR 536 behind Ft. Bayard, Sept. 22, 2008
Chamaesyce indivisa, dentate leaves and appressed hairs on capsule, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, FR 536 behind Ft. Bayard, Sept. 22, 2008
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