This shrub is driving me crazy. It's completely taken over my little yard and attempts to destroy it have failed. The roots seem to go to China! Anyone know what it is? I've never seen it "bloom" any flowers... http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j82/cleopatra143/IMG_2106.jpg
Thanks guys, but I don't think it's those. Here's a better picture. http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j82/cleopatra143/IMG_0674.jpg
I guess you are right, I've just never seen it with flowers or seeds or whatever this picture shows. http://www.nwcb.wa.gov/weed_info/Images/Thuco_pics/daphne.JPG And it says it's highly toxic plant and I have been trying to dig it up all day. lol
http://ispb.univ-lyon-1.ft/cours/botanique_old/photos_dicoty/dico D a K/daphne_laureola.jpg Think this looks very like. As ever, a hat-doff to J-k. Words of warning! I read that this plant is poisonous in all parts, and that the sap is known to cause skin rashes. Please take care if you decide to evict this visitor!
Hmm, since it's a toxic plant, what do you think the likelihood of my apartment manager digging it up for me will be? hahaha
Hmm...offhand, I'd say infinitesimal! Especially if you mention the skin-rash thing beforehand. Or, you could somehow forget about it...! ;-)
I mean: forget to mention the rash thing to your manager. (But that would be evil.) Well, good luck in eradicating your Spurge Laurel---and wear gloves! Edited by wcutler: I have updated the link: WorkSafeBC
You know, I've been thinking about this and I was pulling at roots and really fiddling with this yesterday. I don't have a rash or anything.
Daresay that some folks are more sensitive to it than others. I know people who can wallow in poison ivy with impunity, and others who are so allergic to it that they blister if this plant is within a two-mile radius. But...still...don't take any chances!
Yeah, I agree. I haven't touched it since. Talked to the apt manager and they said they would get a landscaper out to look at it. Probably in 2 years though. Guess I'll just work around it for now. There is an even bigger one on the other side of my fence. Maybe we should leave that one in case a burglar decides to steal my plants. He'll get a surprise. =P
AmericanWoman If you didn't plant it that means there are probably more plants in the area. Birds eat the seeds and spread them everywhere. Google spurge laurel and you will get all kinds of information from both Wash and Oregon State Noxious Weed Boards. Take the information to the manager/owner, Emphasize the toxicity and the threat of sick, or worse, children and pets plus the threat of lawsuits. Maybe that will motivate them to get rid of it! You have a good reason to go for it!!! Keep us informed on your progress. barb
Thanks Barbara, No I didn't plant it. I forwarded the BC Toxic Alert to my apt manager. She's going to have the management company deal with it. I'll let you know how that goes.
Well, she came by today and told me that she thinks its an Azalea. Well, great but I still want it gone so she said she will remove it since it's being a pest and taking over the entire area! haha
