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Euphorbia maculata  L.
Spotted spurge
Euphorbia maculata is an annual herb that is not native to California.
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Genus: Euphorbia
Family: Euphorbiaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Toxicity: Skin irritation from touching the sap of this plant.

Wetlands: Occurs in non wetlands

Communities: weed, characteristic of disturbed places

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + POWO

Alternate Names:
JEFChamaesyce maculata
JEFEuphorbia supina
PLANTSChamaesyce maculata
PLANTSChamaesyce nutans
Information about  Euphorbia maculata from other sources

[Wikipedia] Native and Non-native Range: While it is native to North America, where it is a common garden and lawn weed in the United States, it has become a common introduced species throughout the world, including Europe, Japan, Korea, Australia, and New Zealand. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 12/11/2024).