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Plant identification => Plant identification => Topic started by: David Dickinson on May 15, 2017, 08:54:31 AM

Title: Euphorbia in London waste ground ID'd by Caroline as Euphorbia lathyris
Post by: David Dickinson on May 15, 2017, 08:54:31 AM
It was growing in London on waste ground but may be a garden escape as the plants were very close to gardens on all sides. About 18 inches high. Single stem. 3 drooping flowers just about to open. Lots of straight, narrow, dark green leaves up the stem with very striking white mid-rib.
Title: Re: Can anybody help with the identification of this Euphorbia?
Post by: David Dickinson on May 15, 2017, 08:56:53 AM
Sorry, can't count. Looks like 4 drooping flower heads.
Title: Re: Can anybody help with the identification of this Euphorbia?
Post by: Caroline on May 16, 2017, 12:41:44 AM
Looks like Caper Spurge Euphorbis lathyris to me. Poisonous, and the seeds are jet-propelled...
Title: Re: Euphorbia in London waste ground ID'd by Caroline as Euphorbia lathyris
Post by: David Dickinson on June 02, 2017, 02:05:31 PM
Hi Caroline

Just noticed your reply now. Thanks very much for your help. The plant has recovered from its transplant and move to Rome and is now sending out lots of new leaves. :)