Spurge

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    Hi ,I have seen some Spurge,That I think will fit in my cottage garden perfectly,but the only knowledge I have of it ,is that the sap is Toxic
    to people,Is it also Toxic to Dogs ,Cats,Wildlife
     
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    Hi Woo, as far as I know the sap can cause skin irritations, it can be quite severe causing blistering in sensitive people whilst others seem to be unaffected. I have never heard of pets or wildlife being affected by spurges as I imagine the smell is a deterrant to animals eating it.
     
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    Hi BT,Thanks for that. [​IMG]
     
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