Need help identifying backyard surprise plant

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  1. MGPIC

    MGPIC Active Member

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    Location is Southwestern Washington State. Found a bunch of weed starts in the yard. Put a couple in the pot mid summer and they are taking off. There are also other starts popping up all over. Can you help with this? Thanks.
     

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    That's Euphorbia lathyris (Caper Spurge or Paper Spurge).
     
    bristlecone, Oct 16, 2015
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Caution: Invasive weed, and also has caustic sap which can cause nasty skin burns. Wear disposable gloves when pulling it out.
     
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    I'm embarrassed--forgot to thank you all!
     
    MGPIC, Oct 29, 2015
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