Roadside Euphorbia

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Lysichiton, Apr 20, 2008.

  1. Lysichiton

    Lysichiton Active Member

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    This Euphorbia is growing in Derby Reach Park Langley BC. There are old homesites nearby & I think it may be a garden escape. I know some Euphorbias are classed as noxious weeds. I don't recognize it from the lists I have found. This one is naturalized, but behaving itself - lurking in corners & looking attractive.

    Note 3" penknife for scale.

    Any ideas on species? TIA.
     

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    Lysichiton Active Member

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    OK, OK. I think I answered my own question...Euphorbia cyparissias.

    gb.
     
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    Yes it is a noxious weed. It spreads rapidly by underground stolons.
     
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    constantgardener Active Member 10 Years

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    Yes, it's invasive; introduced to the US and banned in several areas here. Beware the sap/latex, it's toxic/causes nasty rash. If you think it's behaving itself, it's probably busy putting out lots of roots and will appear everywhere, next.
     
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