Open AccessBiology and Management of Garden Spurge (Euphorbia hirta) in Ornamental Crop Production
Author(s) -
Thomas Smith,
Chris Marble,
Shawn Steed,
Nathan S. Boyd
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
edis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2576-0009
DOI - 10.32473/edis-ep586-2020
Subject(s) - ornamental plant , euphorbia , herbaceous plant , weed control , weed , agroforestry , agriculture , geography , agronomy , biology , botany , ecology
Garden spurge is a prostrate (low-growing), herbaceous, short-lived, warm-season annual weed commonly found growing in Florida landscapes, container nurseries, and other agricultural production areas. This article is written for green industry professionals and others to aid in the identification and management of garden spurge in and around ornamental plants.