On 28/05/2012 23:20, Sacha wrote:
On 2012-05-28 22:52:48 +0100, Spider said:

On 28/05/2012 22:26, someone wrote:
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Any help gratefully received!

Euphorbia lathyrus, or caper spurge, or mole plant -
believed to deter moles.


I will only add that the 'sinister' bit is that it's quite toxic. That
milky sap or 'latex' is a severe skin irritant, especially in strong
sunlight. It is wise to wear gloves when handling it.

It also seeds itself about like a mad thing, so wear gloves and pull out
those you don't want.

And don't let it set seed. It is otherwise quite architectural as a
plant. And as others have said beware of all euphorbia for their caustic
milky sap (and milky saps in general) which may cause dermititis in
sensitive skin when combined with sunlight. It is also excruciatingly
painful in the eyes and so wash your hands very well after working on it
(or better wear gloves and eye protection).

Lettuce is the only obvious safe exception with milky sap.

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Regards,
Martin Brown