Spurge is a type of fast-growing weed that can quickly become a problem if not treated. This annual summer weed grows low to the ground and spreads fast. The earlier you catch this weed growing in your lawn, the quicker you can control it. Read this guide to determine if you have spurge in your yard.

2024年7月25日 · Spurge weed (Euphorbia maculata), also known as spotted spurge, milk-purslane, or prostrate spurge (though not the same as E. prostrata), is an extremely common invasive weed. It is native to Eastern North America and often grows out of sidewalk cracks and along walkways.

2024年4月30日 · Spurge (Euphorbia) is one of the most diverse and largest classes of plants, with over 2,000 species in the family. Showy modified leaves (called bracts) provide visual interest. Most are green, but other colors are available, too. This tough and vigorous grower quickly fills …

2023年3月5日 · Identify spurge weed in your lawn and garden, and learn how to kill spurge and keep it from coming back in your yard.

Euphorbia is a large and diverse genus of flowering plants, commonly called spurge, in the family Euphorbiaceae.

2024年11月26日 · spurge, (genus Euphorbia), large and diverse genus of flowering plants in the family Euphorbiaceae, comprising at least 2,100 species. Many spurge species are important as ornamentals, as sources of drugs, or as agricultural weeds and invasive species.

While some spurge species are cultivated for their ornamental value, many are considered weeds due to their invasive nature. This article provides a comprehensive overview of spurge, detailing the different types, how to identify them, their life cycle, …

2024年6月22日 · There are four prostrate weedy spurges that are common in the western United States. All four species are annual plants with opposite leaves and milky juice. Spotted spurge (Chamaesyce maculata) has hairy stems and hairy, dark green leaves with a distinct purple spot on each leaf. Small, pinkish flowers are produced in the leaf axils.

2023年5月15日 · Spotted, or prostrate, spurge weed (Euphorbia maculata) is a fast-growing menace to yards, gardens, and driveways worldwide. However, it is native to eastern North America and grows in each contiguous 48 states. Read on to learn how to identify the weed, why it’s a problem, and how to keep it out of your yard.

For maintenance-free, adaptable color in the garden, there’s no better choice than euphorbia, also known as spurge. Euphorbia is a huge genus with thousands of species. This diversity of this genus means there’s something for everyone, from poinsettias to gopher spurge.