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Spiky weeds??

D0rdogne_DamselD0rdogne_Damsel Saint Yrieix La Perche, Haute Vienne/Dordogne border. FrancePosts: 3,799
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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. 

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 As always, very appreciative of any help. image

 

"To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul." — Alfred Austin
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  • FairygirlFairygirl west central ScotlandPosts: 47,179

    It's a Euphorbia DD - but it's name escapes me. Someone will remember very quickly though!

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....


  • D0rdogne_DamselD0rdogne_Damsel Saint Yrieix La Perche, Haute Vienne/Dordogne border. FrancePosts: 3,799

    Ahh, now I recognise them, not noticed them so small and skinny before, used to seeing them bigger and bushier. image

    "To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul." — Alfred Austin
  • FairygirlFairygirl west central ScotlandPosts: 47,179

    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. 

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....


  • D0rdogne_DamselD0rdogne_Damsel Saint Yrieix La Perche, Haute Vienne/Dordogne border. FrancePosts: 3,799

    Hope it wasn't me. imageimage

    "To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul." — Alfred Austin
  • FairygirlFairygirl west central ScotlandPosts: 47,179

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    Bob (the gardener) and nut know it's name - I can't remember at all  image

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....


  • nutcutletnutcutlet PeterboroughPosts: 26,565

    Euphorbia lathyrisimage

    They're coming up all over the place. They're distributed by aliens you knowimage

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Central Norfolk UKPosts: 79,415

    If you're going to pull them up use gloves and long sleeves.  Don't get the sap on your skin.  image

    “I am not lost, for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost.” Winnie the Pooh







  • FairygirlFairygirl west central ScotlandPosts: 47,179

    I knew nut and Dove would turn up to the rescue DD image

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....


  • nutcutletnutcutlet PeterboroughPosts: 26,565

    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 thoughimage

     

  • B3B3 South East LondonPosts: 22,342

    Be careful about touching your eyes unless you've washed your hands really well. It's extremely painful

    In London. Keen but lazy.
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