Curious what this is.....

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  1. War

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    got lots of this growing in my garden , seems somewhat invasive and I'm dying to know what it is....
     

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    ariani Active Member 10 Years

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    It looks like Euphorbia
     
  3. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Agreed that it looks euphorbia-like. Take necessary precautions (handle with gloves) until confirmed.
     
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    ariani Active Member 10 Years

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    I think longifolia
     
  5. Earth Ox

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    Linaria?
     
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    Thanks for the replies, what are the risks with euphorbia?
     
  7. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Caustic sap. Harsh on the skin, very harsh on eyes, etc.
     
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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Easy test for which it is.....Euphorbia v Linaria...Euphorbia has white sap. Snap a stem and check.
    I also think it is Euphorbia sp.
     
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    The leaves are in distinct whorls along the stem, not right for Euphorbia or Linaria.
    Maybe Galium?
     
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    Andrey Zharkikh Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Linum perenne, as a possibility.
     

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