Can anyone identify this plant?
By Cosby
United Kingdom
Hi can anyone identify this plant which has appeared in odd spots in our garden over the last 2 years, it grows rapidly to approx 1.5ft producing buds?
- 5 Jul, 2009
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Thanks Bamboo, I have checked the buds/pods which upon opening produce white milky sap and contain 3 large seeds, cannot recall the flower colour will see what happens when it develops
5 Jul, 2009
Sounds more like Euphorbia, from the "milky sap" comment. Be careful with that, it can irritate the skin on some people.
5 Jul, 2009
its a caper spurge also called molewort. def be careful about the sap. not good when exposed to the sun on delicate skin.
5 Jul, 2009
Euphorbia Lathyrus, Bamboo. If you let it set seed, Cosby you'll have eveny more of them next year - and the next year - and the next year. The seed seems to stay viable for a longgggggggggg time.
6 Jul, 2009
Thanks Wagger I will get rid into my neighbours garden when the seeds are ready
6 Jul, 2009
Great idea, Cosby. Lol
6 Jul, 2009
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Its common spurge, or Euphorbia, can't remember its full Latin name. Actually, looking at it again, it might be Yellowort. Do those flower heads open up to yellow flowers?
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