Euphorbia cumulicola
| Euphorbia cumulicola | |
|---|---|
| Persisting in degraded coastal scrub | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Euphorbia |
| Species: | E. cumulicola
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| Binomial name | |
| Euphorbia cumulicola | |
Euphorbia cumulicola, commonly referred to as coastal dune sandmat[2] or sand dune spurge[1], is a rare species of flowering plant endemic to the coastal regions of the US states of Florida and a very narrow region of Georgia.[1]
Habitat
It only occurs in the sandy, fire-dependent habitats of the extreme southeastern United States coasts, including dunes, coastal scrub, and scrubby flatwoods.[3] Its sole occurrence in Georgia is known from Cumberland Island in Camden County.[1]
Conservation
The species faces a high degree of threat, primarily from habitat loss from development for real estate, fire suppression, offroad vehicle use, storm surge, and sea level rise.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Euphorbia cumulicola". NatureServe Explorer. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
- ^ a b c "Euphorbia cumulicola". Florida PlantAtlas. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Euphorbia cumulicola". Flora of the Southeastern United States. Retrieved 22 November 2025.