Chamaesyce nummularia var. nummularia (Hook. f.) D.G. Burch
New Zealand spinach, prostrate spurge, lechoso de suelo
There are at least eleven species of Chamaesyce (aka Euphorbia) on the Galápagos, some of which may be hybrids, so this identification is tentative.
Plants: Prostrate succulents.
Leaves: Orbicular to broadly ovate.
Flowers: Cyathia are inconspicuous.
Fruits: Smooth, plump seeds.
Habitats: Low arid regions.
Online References:
4/4/2025 · Punta Pitt, San Cristóbal, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador · By Heather Kent 
ID is uncertain 
4/4/2025 · Punta Pitt, San Cristóbal, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador · By Heather Kent ID is uncertain 
| Parents | Unknown | Genus is not in the current taxonomy |
| Genus | Chamaesyce | From ancient Greek chamai, “on the ground,” describing a type of prostrate plant |
| Species | nummularia | Resembling a coin, nummus, often applied to plants with small, almost circular leaves |
| var. | nummularia | Resembling a coin, nummus, often applied to plants with small, almost circular leaves |
Chamaesyce nummularia var. nummularia description by Thomas H. Kent, not updated.
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