Spiky weeds??
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Anyone any idea what they are, seem to be rather a lot of them, always suspicious. I don't remember them from last year either, but I have cleared a lot of ground lately.


As always, very appreciative of any help.
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It's a Euphorbia DD - but it's name escapes me. Someone will remember very quickly though!
Ahh, now I recognise them, not noticed them so small and skinny before, used to seeing them bigger and bushier.
Think it's because it's the weedy one DD - it has a different habit to the cultivated ones.
I remember someone had the same problem last year and they posted pix.
Hope it wasn't me.

Bob (the gardener) and nut know it's name - I can't remember at all
Euphorbia lathyris
They're coming up all over the place. They're distributed by aliens you know
If you're going to pull them up use gloves and long sleeves. Don't get the sap on your skin.
I knew nut and Dove would turn up to the rescue DD
I've been bitten by a euphorbia, not much fun. (Not this one, E. myrsinites, a fine spry on a hot day when I cut the stems off.)
I still pull them up bare handed though
Be careful about touching your eyes unless you've washed your hands really well. It's extremely painful