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Solved Weed. What is it please.

Discussion in 'Identification Area' started by Robert1976, Nov 12, 2020.

  1. Robert1976

    Robert1976 Apprentice Gardener

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      Euphorbia lathyris. aka Caper spurge.
       
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        Ta. From that I found euphorbia peplus which looks sound bit more like it. This grows like a mini tree.
         
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        I actually think it's more a sun spurge, euphorbia helioscopia...but a lot of the milkweeds look alike
         
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          Agree......a weed...Euphorbia helioscopia......common name sun spurge....Leaf shape/margins are correct.

          Quote wiki.
          "Euphorbia helioscopia.......The leaves are oval, broadest near the tip, 1.5–3 cm long, with a finely toothed margin...pics below.

          Euphorbia peplus......The leaves are oval-acute, 1–3 cm (0.4–1.2 in) long, with a smooth margin."

          Sorry not right for Euphorbia lathyris.
          Quote wiki....."The leaves are arranged in decussate opposite pairs, and are lanceolate, 5–15 cm long and 1-2.5 cm broad, glaucous blue-green with a waxy texture and pale greenish-white midrib and veins"

          Be careful ALL Euphorbia have white sap which is toxic. EUPHORBIA  HELIOSCOPIA  SUN  SPURGE 24-06-2018 11-59-12.JPG EUPHORBIA  HELIOSCOPIA  SUN  SPURGE 31-08-2018 15-22-26.JPG
           
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