Euphorbiaceae
Eleven genera, 50+ species. Common genera: Croton,
About Euphorbiaceae
usually with a milky, acrid juice, male and female flowers, ovary often on a stalk, usually three-lobed capsule. Acalypha, Ricinus, Euphorbia. Acalypha virginica Summer annual. Stems hairy, one to three feet tall,
Euphorbiaceae (Eleven genera, 50+ species. Common genera: Croton,) is a turf weed commonly found in lawns throughout Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Weed Identification Library.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we identify and treat Euphorbiaceae regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward selecting the right herbicide and timing for effective control.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Euphorbiaceae
- Scientific Name
- Eleven genera, 50+ species. Common genera: Croton,
- Type
- Turf Weed
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
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