Spiky weeds??

D0rdogne_Damsel

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. 

 

Fairygirl

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

D0rdogne_Damsel

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

Fairygirl

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. 

D0rdogne_Damsel

Hope it wasn't me. 

Fairygirl

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

nutcutlet

Euphorbia lathyris

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

Dovefromabove

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

Fairygirl

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

nutcutlet

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

 

B3

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