Red Caustic Weed
Common Name
Red Caustic Weed
Scientific Name
Chamaesyce spp
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Lifecycle
Annual / Perennial
Seasons of Growth
Spring / Summer
Key Distinguishing Feature
Red or purple colour creeping stems.
A small, short lived herbaceous plant with reddish or purplish creeping stems. Its stems and leaves contain a milky sap.
Its paired leaves are dark green to purplish and have finely toothed margins. Its tiny reddish flowers are borne singly in small clusters in the leaf forks.
Key Products for Control:
Bow & Arrow - 50mL/100sqm *Temporary discolouration can occur to QLD Blue Couch, Carpet Grass, or Kikuyu lawns
Please contact the LawnPride Support Team to discuss alternative options.
Contact us via email: info@lawnpride.com.au, or Phone: +61 479 086 039.
For 6-months weed germination prevention, we recommend Pre-Emergent Herbicides, such as; Spartan, Barricade, or Onset.
