Family: Euphorbiaceae
Author: Engelm.
Bibliography: W.H.Emory, Rep. U.S. Mex. Bound. 2(1): 186 (1858)
Year: 1858
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Euphorbia
Vegetable: Unknown
Observations: Canada to U.S.A. and NE. Mexico
Description
Ridge-seed spurge, scientifically named Euphorbia glyptosperma, is a fascinating plant species belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. First described by Engelm. in 1858 in W.H. Emory’s report on the United States and Mexico Boundary, this spurge is noted for its widespread distribution, ranging from the expanses of Canada through much of the United States and reaching into northeastern Mexico.
Characterized by its distinctive seeds, which feature a unique ridge pattern contributing to its common name, Ridge-seed spurge thrives in a variety of habitats. It demonstrates a remarkable adaptability to different environmental conditions, an attribute that has enabled it to span such a broad geographic range.
This plant typically exhibits the classic traits of the Euphorbiaceae family, including its resilience and ability to grow in less fertile soils where other species may struggle. Its presence across a diverse set of climates and terrains underscores its ecological versatility.
In addition to its biological interest, Ridge-seed spurge plays a role in local ecosystems, often contributing to soil stabilization and providing habitat for various small organisms. Its extensive range from North to Central America makes it a subject of interest for botanists and ecologists alike, who study its interactions within these environments.
Ridge-seed spurge’s historical and ongoing presence across such a vast area highlights the plant’s successful adaptation mechanisms, making it an important species for understanding plant ecology and the evolutionary processes that facilitate a wide climatic tolerance.
Common Names
Eng: ribseed sandmat, ridge-seed spurge, ridgeseed spurge, ridge-seeded spurge, corrugate-seeded spurge, rib-seed sandmat
Fra: euphorbe côtelée, euphorbe à graines entaillées
En: Ridge-seed spurge, RIB-SEED SANDMAT, RIDGESEED SPURGE, Ribseed sandmat, Ribseed spurge, Ridge-seeded spurge, Corrugate-seeded spurge
Fr: Euphorbe côtelée, Euphorbe à graines entaillées
Synonyms
- Euphorbia glyptosperma var. tenerrima (Engelm.)
- Chamaesyce glyptosperma var. integrata (Lunell)
- Chamaesyce glyptosperma var. pubescens ((Boiss.) Millsp.)
- Chamaesyce glyptosperma ((Engelm.) Small)
- Euphorbia glyptosperma var. pubescens (Boiss.)
Distribution
- Alberta (native)
- Arizona (native)
- British Columbia (native)
- California (native)
- Colorado (native)
- Connecticut (native)
- Idaho (native)
- Illinois (native)
- Indiana (native)
- Iowa (native)
- Kansas (native)
- Louisiana (native)
- Maine (native)
- Manitoba (native)
- Masachusettes (native)
- Mexico Northeast (native)
- Michigan (native)
- Minnesota (native)
- Missouri (native)
- Montana (native)
- Nebraska (native)
- Nevada (native)
- New Brunswick (native)
- New Hampshire (native)
- New Mexico (native)
- New York (native)
- North Dakota (native)
- Nova Scotia (native)
- Oklahoma (native)
- Ontario (native)
- Oregon (native)
- Prince Edward I. (native)
- Québec (native)
- Saskatchewan (native)
- South Dakota (native)
- Tennessee (native)
- Texas (native)
- Utah (native)
- Vermont (native)
- Washington (native)
- Wisconsin (native)
- Wyoming (native)
- Austria (introduced)
- Belgium (introduced)
- France (introduced)
- Hungary (introduced)
- Italy (introduced)
- Krym (introduced)
- Netherlands (introduced)
- Peru (introduced)
- Romania (introduced)
- South European Russi (introduced)
- Spain (introduced)
- Sweden (introduced)
- Switzerland (introduced)
- Yugoslavia (introduced)
Additional Images
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Habit
Taken Sep 15, 2017 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Sep 20, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Claude BOUZAT (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 20, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Claude BOUZAT (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 20, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Claude BOUZAT (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 13, 2022 by etienne copeaux (cc-by-sa)
Leaf
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Taken Aug 12, 2022 by Bram Hoeksema (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 20, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Claude BOUZAT (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 20, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Claude BOUZAT (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 13, 2022 by etienne copeaux (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken Sep 15, 2017 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Sep 15, 2017 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Sep 15, 2017 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Sep 15, 2017 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Sep 15, 2017 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Fruit
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Flower
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3065883)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:101559-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Euphorbia glyptosperma Engelm.)