Euphorbia lathyrus (aka Caper Spurge) They do self-sow prolifically. They can produce quite majestic plants but do be careful because if cut the stems exude a milky sap which can burn the skin, particularly in bright sunlight.
I have already had a nasty experience with Euphorbia peplus (petty spurge, radium weed, cancer weed, or milkweed) self-sowing two years ago and caught me on both arms before I knew what it was. It took steroids to clear it up and I can do without that again.
Thanks for advice Fairygirl I will cover the whole plant in plastic first, then put plastic bags over my gloves and arms and then remove it very carefully and I will watch out for more.
I have to be careful as my wife says I am just an old codger now!!!
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There's a problem with posting pics at the moment Joe - the tech team are working on it - fingers crossed they'll get it sorted soon.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Thanks, I will try again. Here is the unknown plant.
Joe.
Euphorbia lathyrus (aka Caper Spurge) They do self-sow prolifically. They can produce quite majestic plants but do be careful because if cut the stems exude a milky sap which can burn the skin, particularly in bright sunlight.
http://www.gardenersworld.com/forum/plants/unidentified-euphorbia/90531.html
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Thanks Dovefromabove many thanks.
I will pull it out carefully!!!
I have already had a nasty experience with Euphorbia peplus (petty spurge, radium weed, cancer weed, or milkweed) self-sowing two years ago and caught me on both arms before I knew what it was. It took steroids to clear it up and I can do without that again.
Joe.
Take care Joe - long sleeves and long gloves
I was badly 'burned' on my arms and legs as a child - horrid - and all there was back then was Calamine Lotion
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Joe - take care since you've had problems before. There might be more of it popping up round your garden.
Nice big gloves!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks for advice Fairygirl I will cover the whole plant in plastic first, then put plastic bags over my gloves and arms and then remove it very carefully and I will watch out for more.
I have to be careful as my wife says I am just an old codger now!!!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...