Leafy Spurge

(a.k.a. Euphorbia esula)

Distinguishing Features

• Reaches almost 3 feet in height
• Stems are erect and thickly clustered
• Leaves are narrow, alternate and 1 to 2 inches long
• Flowers are yellowish-green in numerous small clusters; petals are fused into a cuplike structure enclosed by paired, heart-shaped, green-yellow bracts
• Entire plant contains a milky juice

Crimes Committed

• Choking & the deliberate takeover of native plants
• Stealing lands, homes & food from wildlife
• Corrupting & invading open lands, roadsides & recreation areas
• Costing a bundle for taxpayers to control
• Wreaking havoc & mayhem on innocent, unsuspecting ecosystems

Join the Invasive Weed Patrol

• Help stop the spread of this weedy, seedy, desperado
• Report any sightings to local land managers or rangers
• Remove all weed seeds from clothing, shoes, pets, camping gear & tire treads

Your Reward

• Healthy Ecosystems on Your Public Lands