Latin Name: Euphorbia cyparissias

Flower: Small, greenish-yellow flowers that bloom in late spring through summer.

Leaves: Narrow, needle-like leaves that are bright green and densely packed along the stem.

Stems: Erect, thin, and unbranched, growing up to 40 cm tall.

Growing Environment: It prefers direct sunlight but is shade tolerant. Prefers dry, well-drained soils in fields, roadsides, and grasslands.

Growth Habit: A perennial herb that spreads aggressively through underground rhizomes, forming dense colonies. It has a low-growing, upright habit with needle-like foliage and clusters of small, inconspicuous flowers. In situ, cypress spurge forms dense mats of bright green foliage that can cover large areas, particularly in dry, open habitats.