Leafy Spurge

QUICK IDENTIFICATION

  • Brown roots have pink buds
  • Milky, latex sap in stems and leaves
  • Alternate, narrow leaves 1 to 4 inches long
  • Flowers are a unique yellow-green color
  • Height of 1 to 3 feet

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Type Information
Toxicity Toxic. Horses, cattle and humans.
Control Biological, sheep & goat grazing and herbicide. Contact your County Weed District or local applicator for more information.
Habitat Rangelands, pastures, prairies, roadsides, streams, ditches and waste areas
Root Extensive root system, up to 30 feet deep
Leaf Shape Linear
Lifespan Perennial; two years or longer
Priority 2B Weed Abundant in Montana and widespread in many counties
Similar Looking Plants At early stages, yellow toadflax and cypress spurge
Important Information Seed capsules explode, shooting seeds up to distances of 15 feet; seeds can remain viable for over 15 years. Plant is difficult to control with herbicide because of root depth.
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