What are these??

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  1. jay22

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    I planted some carrot seeds a while back these popped up with them, are they weeds? Thanks ☺
     
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    First one is Euphorbia, not sure which one. Seed weed.
    Second is a weed Artemisia. Needs out as the roots go down forever.
     
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      You can eat Fat Hen :chicken:

      Be careful of the milky sap from the Euphorbia though, don't get it near your eyes :yikes:
       
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        pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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        Zigs, everyone know you can eat fat hens.:snorky:
        Its killing them that is the problem:frown:
         
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          Then I have been calling the wrong plant ' Fat Hen' for years. Ta!
           
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          Known locally as Dungle Weed as it grows well where the dung heap has been.


          Or on skin. If I pick up a bundle of weeds containing Euphorbia I get red, wet blisters on the inside of my arms.
           
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            Always wear gloves when dealing with Euphorbia.
             
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            pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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            The sap from the euphorbia is good for getting rid of warts.
            That is, if you have warts .........:biggrin:
             
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            Don`t encourage people Pete.lol
             
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