Flowering Spurge
Euphorbia corollata L.
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
▲▼ mature, flowering plants
▲▼ mature, flowering plants
▲▼ flowers
▲▼ flowers
Flowering Spurge:
· Midwest-native, upright-growing, unbranched (until flowering) summer annual, 2-4 feet tall
· Tolerant of many soil types, common in pastures, roadsides, non-crop areas, sometimes in cultivated crops
· Oval leaves are hairless and medium to bright green, hairless
· Produces flattened clusters of small (1/4 inch diameter) white flowers
· Plant may be toxic if ingested in quantity by livestock
· Milky sap may irritate skin for sensitive humans