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Caper Spurge - Euphorbia lathyris

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Caper Spurge Caper Spurge - Euphorbia lathyris dylan Avon Gorge 21 Dec 2021, 5:51 p.m. 16 Apr 2021, 5:50 p.m.
Caper Spurge Caper Spurge - Euphorbia lathyris dylan Bristol 28 Apr 2022, 9:22 p.m. 27 Apr 2022, 1:50 p.m.
Caper Spurge Caper Spurge - Euphorbia lathyris dylan Bristol 28 Apr 2022, 9:22 p.m. 27 Apr 2022, 1:50 p.m.
Caper Spurge Caper Spurge - Euphorbia lathyris dylan Bristol 15 Oct 2022, 7:21 p.m. 14 Oct 2022, 2:58 p.m.
Caper Spurge Caper Spurge - Euphorbia lathyris dylan Bristol 11 Aug 2023, 8:48 p.m. 11 Aug 2023, 1:13 p.m.

Species Description

Habitat includes: Disturbed places often near to human habitation such as wasteland, roadside verges, abandoned gardens, old quarries, rubbish tips, open woodland. Growing habit: Biennial. Height: Up to 1.5 m. Flowers: June to July. Other names include: Caper Bush, Caper Plant, Paper Spurge, Mole Plant, Gopher Spurge, Gopher Plant (American). Known for its mole deterring abilities (probably a load of rubbish).