Spurge (Euphorbia esula)

Perennial
RANGE: Throughout the United States
APPEARANCE: 6 to 36 inches in height. Erect stems support linear, alternate, and apetiolate leaves of a bluish-green hue. The species exhibits yellow-green inflorescence on an umbel near the top of the stem. The yellow-green bracts are the most colorful and conspicuous part of the plant. A milky white sap (latex) is present in all parts of the plant, and aids in identification.
GROWTH: The plant occurs primarily in non-cropland habitats, including roadsides, prairies, savannas, and woodlands. It is tolerant of a wide range of habitats, from damp to very dry soils.
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