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Can you identify this weed found in a Texas pasture? #274865

Asked September 01, 2015, 2:32 PM EDT

Found this weed in my pasture. Never seen this type of flower before. Any way to identify it?

Travis County Texas

Expert Response

Hello, Thank you for your note and photo! You have a native wildflower, commonly called snow-on-the-prairie, Euphorbia bicolor. COMMON NAME: Snow-on-the-Prairie BOTANICAL NAME: Euphorbia bicolor FAMILY: Euphorbiaceae Snow-on-the-prairie is a beautiful, native wildflower found on sunny prairies and roadsides. The plant is currently being studied to identify the chemical composition of estrogens within the plant for future medicinal purposes. Congratulations on having habitat for a terrific native plant species! Julie Massey
An Ask Extension Expert Replied September 02, 2015, 12:46 PM EDT

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