When broken or cut, the stems exude a white, milky substance. Flowers of spotted spurge are very small and pink or white. This species is common in newly established turf and frequently occurs in mature turf that has been thinned by insect attack. Stems are thick, sprawling, and red. Leaves are thick and fleshy, light green and wedge-shaped.
Flowers are small and yellow.
Purslane is a prolific seed producer and seeds may lie dormant in soil for many years before germinating. Clover is a very common weed in nearly all turfed areas. Although some homeowners do not find clover objectionable, its creeping growth habit can overtake turf and form large dark-green patches. Clover leaves are composed of three leaflets, each with a small white mark in the center. Stems grow above ground and root at nodes.