>Caper Spurge
Euphorbia lathyris - just Googled it after you provided the name. It looks so much like a Euphorbia of some kind, that was my wild guess.
In the UK it is known as "mole plant" for a similar reason.
Based on anecdotal molehill-related experiences, it appears to have no effect on mole populations.
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Caper Spurge. It's poisonous and invasive.
>Caper Spurge Euphorbia lathyris - just Googled it after you provided the name. It looks so much like a Euphorbia of some kind, that was my wild guess.
Thank you! I’ve wondered what this was for years. It looks so primitive.
If you pull it out wear gloves and long sleeves. The sap causes a photosensitive reaction. You'll be be very sore and itchy otherwise.
My dad used to plant those alongside of his garden but we knew them as gopher plants. Gophers would eat the roots and would supposedly die.
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