Spotted spurge
NameSpotted spurge
Species NameEuphorbia maculata
Common NameSpotted spurge
Bonsai Styleroot-over-rock
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)5
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynone
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesProstrate growth habit, small oval leaves with a distinctive reddish-purple central spot, and numerous tiny flowers along the stems. It is a common weed found growing in disturbed areas like pavement.
Description
This specimen of Spotted spurge is a common prostrate weed, characterized by its small, oval leaves with a distinctive reddish-purple spot in the center. It grows low to the ground, spreading across the pavement surface, and exhibits numerous tiny, inconspicuous flowers along its stems. The plant's roots are anchored directly into cracks and crevices of the hard ground.
