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I have a plant/weed that is growing in a flower bed and I need to know what it is and your recommendations on what to do with it.
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Identify a plant #869295
Asked May 20, 2024, 2:57 PM EDT
I have a plant/weed that is growing in a flower bed and I need to know what it is and your recommendations on what to do with it.
Marion County Oregon
Expert Response
Dear Jillainea,
Thank you for contacting us about the plant in your yard. From the photo, the plant appears to be a type of spurge, perhaps Euphorbia Lathyris.
Native to southern Europe, this plant is often used because it is striking in the garden. However, it is toxic if consumed by humans and pets. Also, the milky sap can cause dermatitis or blindness if it gets into the eyes, so be sure to handle it with gloves, long sleeves, and care.
If you choose to keep the plant, you may want to remove the flower heads before the seeds ripen so that it does not spread. If you do not want it, it is easy to remove a single plant by pulling or digging.
I hope this information is helpful. Please write again anytime you have garden questions.
Thank you for contacting us about the plant in your yard. From the photo, the plant appears to be a type of spurge, perhaps Euphorbia Lathyris.
Native to southern Europe, this plant is often used because it is striking in the garden. However, it is toxic if consumed by humans and pets. Also, the milky sap can cause dermatitis or blindness if it gets into the eyes, so be sure to handle it with gloves, long sleeves, and care.
If you choose to keep the plant, you may want to remove the flower heads before the seeds ripen so that it does not spread. If you do not want it, it is easy to remove a single plant by pulling or digging.
I hope this information is helpful. Please write again anytime you have garden questions.
