spotted spurge

C1Invasive Species Management

(technical)An invasive species that spreads rapidly and competes with native plants, often requiring management to prevent its dominance.

C1Botany

(technical, academic)A low-growing, annual plant with small, oval leaves marked by a central reddish spot, native to North America.

Example

• The spotted spurge can quickly cover garden beds with its mat-forming growth habit.

B2Horticulture

(informal)A common weed found in sunny areas such as lawns and gardens, known for its spreading stems and irritating milky sap.

Example

• Gardeners often struggle to control the spread of spotted spurge in their flower beds.