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Spotted Spurge Identification and Control
Spotted spurge is a broadleaf summer annual weed that infests turfgrass. It is known by the scientific names Chamaesyce maculata and Euphorbia maculata, because its genus is ambiguous. Other common names for spotted spurge are spotted sandmat and milk purslane. Keep reading to learn more about spotted spurge and how you can manage it.