Leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula)
Description: Perennial that can spread extensively through rootstocks, usually 1'-2' in height.
Life Cycle: perennial
Habitat: Rangelands, pastures, roadsides, uncultivated perennial crops, and reduced-tillage crops.
Leaves: Leaves alternate. Narrow, blueish-green leaves that are smooth and hairless and 1"-3" in length.
Stems: Erect, woody, contain a milky sap.
Flower: Flat topped, yellow-green flower clusters, each small flower appearing as a cup-like structure.
Fruit: Seed pods with 3 seeds that explode and eject seeds at maturity.
Root: Deep and spreading horizontally. The roots can become woody and very extensive.
The problem is…mildly toxic to cattle who will avoid areas contaminated with 10% or more of the weed.
