Oblong spurge (Euphorbia oblongata) on May 22, 2019
Submitter does not have a specimen EDRR Status: Population treated
Description of specimen
Blooming cf. Euphorbia oblongata
Commentary
Michelle, Thank you for reporting this! We will check into it and let you know what we find. Kind regards, Tyler
Tyler Pedersen
May 22, 2019, 8:18 a.m.
Michelle, Today I visited the ROW off Exit 57, as you correctly identified, I found two 2-3' tall oblong spurge plants! I've attached some photos. I dug up and bagged both of the plants. I will notify ODOT as well and have them keep an eye out. And next year I'll revisit the site and check for any new plants or regrowth. Thanks again for spotting this new invader! I can't say for sure, but this may be the first sighting in Washington County. Kind regards, Tyler
Tyler Pedersen
May 24, 2019, 4:55 a.m.
Smaller oblong spurge plant looking NW towards Glencoe Rd
Tyler Pedersen
May 24, 2019, 4:57 a.m.
Close up photo
Tyler Pedersen
May 24, 2019, 4:58 a.m.
Location
I think I *might* have seen oblong spurge on the hwy 26 west bound offramp at Exit 57 (North Plains). I saw a single plant in bloom about 150 feet from the end of the off ramp on the north side of the guard rail. I was travelling at 45 mph or so, so who knows what I saw, but might be worth checking.
Expert Reviewer
Tyler Pedersen Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District
Thank you for reporting this! We will check into it and let you know what we find.
Kind regards,
Tyler
Tyler Pedersen
May 22, 2019, 8:18 a.m.
Today I visited the ROW off Exit 57, as you correctly identified, I found two 2-3' tall oblong spurge plants! I've attached some photos. I dug up and bagged both of the plants. I will notify ODOT as well and have them keep an eye out. And next year I'll revisit the site and check for any new plants or regrowth. Thanks again for spotting this new invader! I can't say for sure, but this may be the first sighting in Washington County.
Kind regards,
Tyler
Tyler Pedersen
May 24, 2019, 4:55 a.m.
Tyler Pedersen
May 24, 2019, 4:57 a.m.
Tyler Pedersen
May 24, 2019, 4:58 a.m.