Growth Habit:  Perennial, erect, up to 3' tall, spreading by seed or creeping roots.

Leaves:  Alternate, long, narrow, 1/4" wide and 2" long, usually drooping.

Stems:  Branched near top, hairless, entire plant contains milky sap.

Flowers:  Inconspicuous, surrounded by large heard shaped floral leaves which turn yellow-green near maturity.

Roots:  Brown, numerous pink buds, deep, spreading, very persistent.

Other:  Grows in nearly all soil types and habitats. Seed is thrown to 20' by exploding seed capsule.

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