Euphorbia serpillifolia subsp. hirtula

Family: Euphorbiaceae · Type: annual · Native

Thyme-leaved spurge is a California native annual found in dry woodland places at elevations below 2,500 meters. Flowering from August to October, this plant produces small, delicate flowers with subtle green-white hues. Growing with hairy stems less than 15 centimeters tall, it forms low, spreading clusters in dry habitats. Its small leaves measure 3 to 7 millimeters long, creating a dense, compact appearance. The mature seeds are distinctively wrinkled, adding textural interest to this diminutive plant.

Habitat: dry places, woodland

Bloom period: Aug-Oct

Elevation: < 2500 m

Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Jepson eFlora, Cal-IPC, and more.