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Petty Spurge

Euphorbia peplus

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Field Notes

Description:

Makes Spiky-ball seed pods for attaching onto animals to spread.

Habitat:

native to most of Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia, invasive to Australia, New Zealand, North America, and other countries in temperate and sub-tropical regions.

Reference Links:

Petty Spurge - Euphorbia peplus - Overview, Euphorbia peplus, Weed Gallery: Petty spurge--UC IPM

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