Weed details for spotted spurge

Full name

spotted spurge (Euphorbia maculata)

Characteristics

Flowers: Pink with 5 petals
Leaves: Oblong leaves with finely serrated edges; some hair
Habitat: Found in lawns and gardens throughout midwest and western states
Life cycle: Annual
Other common names: spotted sandmat; large spurge

Taxonomic data retrieved May 21, 2008, from the Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database, http://www.itis.gov.