Not a grass; plant appears to be Spotted Spurge

Euphorbia maculata · Not applicable

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Not a grass; plant appears to be Spotted Spurge

Grass Category

Invasive/Weed

Hardiness Zones

USDA zones 2 through 11 as a widespread summer annual weed.

About This Grass

Forms dense flat mats with opposite oval leaves featuring a dark purple spot, exuding milky sap when broken.

Blade Characteristics

Leaves are small, oblong, opposite, and smooth or finely toothed, lacking true grass blades, vernation, ligules, or auricles.

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Low-growing, mat-forming annual broadleaf weed

Sunlight & Water Needs

Thrives in full sun and dry, poor, compacted soils with minimal watering.

Mowing & Maintenance

Resistant to low mowing; hand pulling or broadleaf herbicides are required for control.

Identified on 9/24/2026