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Any idea what this is please?

larneymellarneymel Posts: 6
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Found in friends garden and I love it but she has no idea what it is...

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  • Silver surferSilver surfer Posts: 3,681
    edited July 2019
    Euphorbia lathyris...common name Caper spurge.
    Be careful of toxic white sap.

    https://www.google.com/search?q=Euphorbia+lathyris&rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB785GB785&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi85qjulJfjAhXjVRUIHWAUClkQ_AUIECgB&biw=1920&bih=937
    Perthshire. SCOTLAND .
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Central Norfolk UKPosts: 77,323
    Euphorbia lathyris. 

    Be be careful not to get the white sap on your skin or in your eyes as it burns. 
    “I am not lost, for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost.” Winnie the Pooh







  • larneymellarneymel Posts: 6
    Thank you!!! And thank you for last time I asked about 2 years ago - didn’t say it last time 😊
  • larneymellarneymel Posts: 6
    Oh oh, it produces latex in the sap which I am allergic to... 😔
  • Artemis3Artemis3 Posts: 644
    Dovefromabove said:
    Euphorbia lathyris. 

    Be be careful not to get the white sap on your skin or in your eyes as it burns. 
    So, that's what is called!  My sister has one, absolutely loves it but has no idea what it is!!
  • FairygirlFairygirl west central ScotlandPosts: 46,098
    Just take care if you remove it, larneymel. Long sleeves and gloves  :)
    Might be easier to try and dig it out, if you're concerned about getting it on your skin, but stay covered up anyway. Or maybe you could get someone else to help?

    It's one of those plants that gets asked about regularly on the forum [ there's been many queries already this year ] as it usually pops up in gardens, having seeded in  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....


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