Spotted Spurge
Euphorbia maculata · Warm-season annual broadleaf weed
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Invasive
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3-10 as a warm-season annual weed.
About This Grass
Low-growing, mat-forming summer annual weed with milky sap and often a dark spot on the leaves.
Blade Characteristics
Small, oblong opposite leaves with fine hairs and serrated margins near the tip.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Prostrate mat-forming weed spreading via centralized taproot and stems
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun and poor, dry, compacted soils with low moisture.
Mowing & Maintenance
Survives low mowing by hugging the ground; controlled via hand-pulling or post-emergent herbicides.
Identified on 9/24/2026