Is this a weed?

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    sorry but just need some advice as to whether this is a weed? Thank you
     

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    Hi @Lukek Welcome to GC.. :SUNsmile:
    It looks like Euphorbia lathyris or common name Caper spurge. The white milky sap can be an irritant on your skin so wear gloves if removing it. It is classed as a wildflower but if it gets hold in your garden it is a thug.. Personally I think it belongs in the wild not the garden ;):biggrin: so I would get rid if I was you:thumbsup:
     
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    My first thoughts were E. lathyrus, but on second thoughts I'm going for that purple flowered stuff that has taken over the planet recently.:biggrin:
    Cant remember the name, but it resembles a tiny snapdragon, something or other, purpurea.:lunapic 130165696578242 5:
     
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    Linaria purpurea.:smile:
     
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      @pete and @Lukek ,, pete you are totally right I had forgotten completely all about linaria . :thumbsup:
       
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        Thank you everyone!!
         
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        Yes :) not a weed to me, very good for the bees
         
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