Kingdom Plantae Family Euphorbiaceae Scientific name Euphorbia revoluta Rank Species | Order Malpighiales Genus Euphorbia Higher classification Spurges | |
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Similar Spurges, Euphorbia setiloba, Euphorbiaceae, Euphorbia polycarpa, Euphorbia micromera | ||
Euphorbia revoluta is a species of euphorb known by the common name threadstem sandmat. It is native to Mexico and the southwestern United States from California to the Rocky Mountains. It is an annual herb producing thin, erect stems with pairs of linear leaves, each leaf up to 2.6 centimeters long. The inflorescence is a cyathium with rounded nectar glands surrounding one female flower and several male flowers. There are sometimes white petal-like appendages as well. The Navajo used this plant as a skin lotion.
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