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Lynn Tjerne ... WA zone 8b / AZ zone 9b-10a

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

I am in Yuma, AZ and this was growing in my neighbors yard. I liked the looks of it but she doesn't know what it is. Said it just grew out of nowhere. The leaves do close up at night.

Thanks for any help

Lynn

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User
8 years ago
Maybe euphorbia lasiocarpa? If not, an in focus closeup of the flower structure would help.
Lynn Tjerne ... WA zone 8b / AZ zone 9b-10a
Original Author
8 years ago
3 more photos hopefully better focus. And the leaves do shut up at night. euphorbia lasiocarpa does not really seem like it. no fuzziness on stem or leaves, it is not flat on the ground and no spots on leaves.
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User
8 years ago
Hm. Well I still think it’s a Euphorbia. More than that I bet it’s a Euphorbia that used to be called Chamaesyce. So something like Chamaesyce hypericafolia or Chamaesyce hyssopifolia.
Lynn Tjerne ... WA zone 8b / AZ zone 9b-10a
Original Author
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Thank you, very much for your help. I believe I am leaning towards Chamaesyce hypericafolia, Graceful Sandmat .......https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/134630/

Think I will let it grow for a while and just see if I like it in the pot. Doesn't say it is a weed, or invasive so don't think I have any problems with it.

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