Wart weed, spotted spurge (Euphorbia maculata)

Wart weed, spotted spurge (Euphorbia maculata)
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Wart Weed
Utah Poison Control Center
Wart weed, spotted spurge (Euphorbia maculata)
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Wart Weed
Utah Poison Control Center
Wart weed, spotted spurge (Euphorbia maculata)
(click on the image to enlarge)
Wart Weed
Utah Poison Control Center

Scientific Name:   Euphorbia maculata

Common Name:   Wart weed, spotted spurge

Type:   Native

Toxicity:   Skin irritant

Berries/Fruits:   Unremarkable

Flowers:   Small inconspicuous white flowers, blooms May to October

Description:   Stems are branching, hairy, and often pink to red in color. Can grow up to 12 inches tall, but often forms mats. Grows from a taproot. Leaves are ovate shaped.


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