Spotted Spurge

Spotted Spurge is a low-growing, annual broadleaf weed. It has tiny, pale to dark green oval leaves that usually have a purple spot in the center. Tiny pink to white flowers bloom in late spring through summer. Stems ooze a milky white sap when broken. As with most members of the spurge family, sap can be a skin irritant.

Spurge is commonly found in lawns, cracks in walkways and driveways, and shrub beds. It can form a dense mat up to 2 feet in diameter.

Location

Spotted Spurge is found throughout the United States.

Related or Similar Plants

Prostrate Spurge, Milk Purslane, Milk Spurge

Cultural Solutions

Hoe or pull before setting seed.
Mulch heavily.
Maintain healthy, vigorous turf.

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