Prostrate Spurge
Euphorbia maculata
About Prostrate Spurge
This low-growing, mat-forming weed features small, oval leaves often marked with a reddish spot and thrives in thin or stressed turfgrass common in Middle Tennessee lawns like those in Franklin and Brentwood. Prostrate spurge (Euphorbia maculata) spreads rapidly across sunny, compacted soils, competing aggressively with desirable grasses and creating unsightly patches. Its ability to withstand heat and drought makes it especially troublesome during summer months.
Prostrate Spurge (Euphorbia maculata) 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 Prostrate Spurge 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
- Prostrate Spurge
- Scientific Name
- Euphorbia maculata
- Type
- Turf Weed
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
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