Chamaesyce maculata (L.) Small

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Family: EUPHORBIACEAE

Genus: Chamaesyce

Sinònims: Euphorbia maculata L.

Province distribution: Balearic Islands. Barcelona. Girona.

Distribution in the islands: Mallorca.

General distribution (Phytogeography): North American

IUCN Category: LCLeast concern

Flowering time: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Life-forms: Terophyte.

Habitats: Cultivated fields, path and road sides, disturbed zones. Disturbed zones.

Characteristics: A small statured annual spurge always prostrate, with leaves opposite and very branched. Can be differentiated from the other species of the same genus by its very asymmetric leaves located at the base with a reddish spot running lengthwise on the leaf face.