In The Garden: Please help identify this plant/weed

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by knotty, Jun 26, 2012.

  1. knotty

    knotty Member

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    This is growing in my mothers garden in the north of england. You will save her/my sanity if you can. Thanks in advance.
     

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  2. saltcedar

    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Euphorbia lathyris?
     
  3. knotty

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    Yes thats it alright. Thank you very much for your help.
     
  4. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Ditto to Euphorbia lathyris. Two cautions: 1, it's invasive, seeds itself all over the place, and 2, it has caustic white sap that can cause nasty skin burns. Wear gloves when getting rid of it.
     

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