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I have burnt myself on something in the garden. It is very like a
Euphorbia burn but I havnt any Euphorbia. Any ideas what it could be?

Ruta graveolens, the blue rue?

Or rather a lot of other things, unfortunately. Someone mentioned
the sumachs (including Rhus and Cotinus), but there is also Vinca,
and at the right time of year Humulus (hop). Plus grasses, for
those that have hay fever! And so on.


I have found that such things heal faster if left open to the air,
and not anointed, but I can't guarantee that the same is true for
anyone else.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

One of my hands is presently got a large "burn" from the Hogweed (which I
was clearing so my wifes Guide unit would come to no harm while in the
orchard!) I too am "a leave it open" sort of person, usually heals over
leaving a pink scar in about 8 days.

--
Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)