Spurge, Prostrate

Euphorbia supina

Prostrate Spurge

Synonyms

Chamaesyce supina

ID Characteristics

Life cycle: Summer annual
Growth Habit: Prostrate
Propagation: Seed
Leaf Margin: Generally entire, but may be toothed near apex
Leaf Hairs: None
Leaf Structure: Oblong
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Root Type: Taproot with secondary fibrous roots
Flower Color: Whitish

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Similar Species

Knotweed, Prostrate Polygonum aviculare
Spruge, Spreading Chamaesyce humistrata

Herbicidal Control Options

Preemergence: Dithiopyr, Isoxaben, Oryzalin, Pendimethalin, Prodiamine
Post Emergence: Dicamba, Fluroxypyr, MCPA, Metribuzin, Mecoprop-p, Trifloxysulfuron

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