Euphorbia peplus flowerhead1 (15059478350)

Description:

Description: Introduced, erect or ascending, hairless, annual herb to 40 cm tall. Fertile branches usually 3 at the top of each stem and in upper axils, each branch dichotomously divided 3–5 times. Stem leaves are alternate; lamina obovate, mostly 10–15 mm long, petiole to 8 mm long. Leaves of fertile branches opposite, those towards base similar to main stem leaves, those towards top ovate or triangular to rhombic, shortly petiolate. Cyathia solitary; involucre about 1 mm long; glands with 2 horns. Flowering occurs through most of the year. Native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia, it is a common weed in moist disturbed places, especially gardens. Date: 31 August 2014, 13:25. Source: Euphorbia peplus flowerhead1. Author: Harry Rose from South West Rocks, Australia.