spurge, hyssop
COMMON NAME: | Spurge, hyssop | |
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SCIENTIFIC NAME: | Chamaesyce hyssopifolia | |
FAMILY: | Euphorbiaceae | |
LIFECYCLE: | Annual | |
FEATURES: | Leaves opposite with short peduncle, glabrous. Stem green, red, or purple. Growth habit mostly up right. Leaves not symmetrical at base of plant. |
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DESCRIPTION: | Similar to spotted spurge but growth is more upright and plant generally larger. Not common in frequently mowed areas. |