broadleaf weed · annual
Euphorbia maculata
Low-growing mat of reddish stems with tiny oval leaves and small white or reddish flowers; bleeds milky sap when broken.
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Spurge has a central taproot and pulls easily when soil is moist. Wear gloves — the milky sap can irritate skin. Spray for large areas or if it keeps coming back.
Use a post-emergent broadleaf herbicide (2,4-D, dicamba, or glyphosate for spot treatment) in spring or early summer while plants are young.
Alleviate soil compaction, water appropriately, and maintain dense turf in thin, dry spots.
Alleviate soil compaction, water appropriately, and maintain dense turf in thin, dry spots.
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Measure my lawn — it's free →Low-growing mat of reddish stems with tiny oval leaves and small white or reddish flowers; bleeds milky sap when broken.
Dig or spray. Spurge has a central taproot and pulls easily when soil is moist. Wear gloves — the milky sap can irritate skin. Spray for large areas or if it keeps coming back.
Prostrate Spurge is rated moderate to control. Consistent treatment over a season usually does the job.
Alleviate soil compaction, water appropriately, and maintain dense turf in thin, dry spots.