Oblong or Eggleaf Spurge
Euphorbia oblongata
Plant Description
A showy euphorbia with alternative smooth finely toothed leaves. Produces yellowish-green bracts and tiny flowers.
Plant Details
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| Habitats | |
| ODA Listing | |
| Soil and Moisture Conditions | |
| Suggested Actions | |
| Shade Preference | |
| Mature Height | 3' |
| Distribution | This species has been reported in the Willamette Valley, but is still considered and EDRR species- report it to OregonInvasivesHotline.org iof you see it. |
| Control | Report this plant to OregonInvasivesHotline.org. Do not mow. Wearing gloves, hand pull small infestations when soil is moist, being sure to remove entire root system. |
| Disposal Methods | Seal in a plastic bag and throw in the trash. |
| Reproduction and Spread | Spreads along Waterways and through natural areas. Ejects seeds up to 6 feet away. |
| Introduced | Possibly introduced from California in contaminated machinery in the early 1900s. |
| Look Alikes | Other Euphorbia species |
| Impact | Forms dense stands, outcompetes native plants. Reduces wildlife habitat and resources. |
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