Spotted spurge
Euphorbia maculata
About
Euphorbia maculata, known as spotted spurge, prostrate spurge, milk purslane, or spotted sandmat, is a fast-growing annual plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to North America, where it is generally considered a common weed. It can be found in disturbed soils such as garden beds, along railroad tracks, and in the cracks of sidewalks. It has become a common introduced species throughout the world, including Europe, Japan, Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
How to use it
While spotted spurge is often considered a weed, it plays a role in stabilizing soil in disturbed areas. Its rapid growth can help prevent soil erosion, making it a useful plant in ecological restoration efforts.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Euphorbia maculata
- Slug
- euphorbia-maculata
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus
- Euphorbia
- Species
- maculata
- Wikidata QID
- Q177322
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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