Description:
Leaves opposite, with knap, strong Mid vein being the attachment to stem. Strong tap root supporting one stem. Flower ball at top or in axils of leaves. Seeds born on frisbie shaped downy tuft. All green parts exude a milky latex that contains glycosides (Cardenolides and resinoids Spokane county.org). Plant is poison to sheep, cattle and sometimes horses.
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Leafy Spurge Growth Habit: Perennial, erect, up to 3' tall, spreading by seed or creeping roots. Leaves: Alternate, long, narrow, ¼" wide and 2" long, usually drooping. Flowers: Inconspicuous, surrounded by large heart shaped floral leaves which turn yellow-green near maturity.
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