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USU Extension, arborist warning public about invasive myrtle spurge
As gardens start to bloom again with the arrival of spring, officials are asking for the public's help in not continuing to introduce a monster. Myrtle spurge has been turning up in abundance, according to emails from arborist Jerry Auble. "Myrtle spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites) is a ground perennial having blue-green fleshy leaves on robust, long stems," he wrote. "Its spring flowers are yellow. Often it is planted deliberately in part due to its hardy drought tolerant abilities." Auble said he's been noticing the native Eurasian plant in greater abundance around the Ogden area, ...
