It is an aggressive and fast-spreading weed that grows widely. Spurge commonly invades lawns - it also attacks flower beds, driveways, and more - and can be tricky to treat if it takes hold.

March’s Weed of the Month, leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) is an invader of pastures, forage, grasslands, and ditches. It is native to Eurasia and has become widespread throughout the United ...

Weeds are often introduced species in agricultural habitats ... established so that it can effectively control the thistle. Two insects, the black dot spurge beetle Aphthona nigriscutis , and the ...