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AutumnButterfly Rockford, IL Aug 09, 2012

This has took over my garden! it has a white sap inside. The sap is sticky like tree sap. Please help!

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Aug 09, 2012

I would try the Plant ID forum, someone there will know what it is.

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1alh1 Sidney, OH(Zone 6a) Aug 09, 2012

Spotted Spurge. It takes hold and spreads rapidly, especially during periods of drought. A broad-leaf weed killer works, but be careful not to spray on nearby plants.

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OCCAROL Santa Ana, CA(Zone 10b) Aug 09, 2012

Don't know if it's 'spotted' spurge, as the pic isn't real clear, but it is a spurge, for sure. You probably will never notice flowers on it , but they're there, and spread seed everywhere. Spotted spurge is one of several spurges, and one of the more common ones. All noxious weeds!

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Aug 09, 2012

Also be careful, the sap can burn your skin so make sure to wear gloves when handling.

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AutumnButterfly Rockford, IL Aug 10, 2012

Thank you soo much!

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Calalily Deep South Coastal, TX(Zone 10a) Aug 10, 2012

They start setting seed when they are very small, so pull them as soon as they come up. I hate these as well as the taller spurge. They like to come up in my salad beds and once they go to seed are a pain to eradicate.

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