Euphorbia esula
(Leafy Spurge)
Euphorbia esula, Along CR 66 west of Meeker, Rio Blanco Co. 1383
Euphorbia esula, Along CR 66 west of Meeker, Rio Blanco Co. 1386
Euphorbia esula, Overland Trail Recreation Area, Sterling, Logan Co. 7059
Euphorbia esula, Overland Trail Recreation Area, Sterling, Logan Co. 7057
Euphorbia esula, Overland Trail Recreation Area, Sterling, Logan Co. 7058
Euphorbia esula, Overland Trail Recreation Area, Sterling, Logan Co. 7062
Euphorbia esula, Along CR 66 west of Meeker, Rio Blanco Co. 1399
Euphorbia esula, Overland Trail Recreation Area, Sterling, Logan Co. 7072
| Scientific Name | Euphorbia esula | USDA PLANTS Symbol | EUES |
| Common Name | Leafy Spurge | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 28064 |
| Family | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Plains to montane (3500 to 9000 ft.); widely distributed in grasslands, shrublands, dry roadsides and disturbed areas. Plant: Erect perennial with branching stems 1 to 3 feet tall. Leaves: Alternate, sessile stem leaves, narrowly-oblong or linear blades, 1-1/4 to 4 inches long, with pointed tips. Inflorescence: Umbels with pairs of heart-shaped bracts that are 1/2-inch long and cup clusters of individual flowers; each cluster contains a single pistillate flower, 12 to 15 staminate flowers and 4 bright yellow crescent-shaped glands with horns; flowers have no sepals nor petals. For a detailed description see Invasive Species Compendium. Bloom Period: July to September. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, Colorado Dept. of Agriculture, Univ. of British Columbia, Minnesota Wildflowers and SEINet. |
BONAP Distribution Map N/A |
Colorado Status: Introduced NOXIOUS WEED |
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