Re: Euphorbias - CAUTION!
- To: "'perennials@mallorn.com'"
- Subject: Re: Euphorbias - CAUTION!
- From: M* T*
- Date: Tue, 1 Dec 1998 05:15:55 -0500
Dunno if I can improve on this, Duncan, but I can second it. They can
provide a mean case of dermatitis if you are susceptible. I always wear
gloves when mucking around with my Euphorbia. The leaves break off easily,
so you can get exposed to the sap without pruning.
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@clark.net
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> You should be VERY CAREFUL when pruning Euphorbias. Euphorbias provide
> have a white sap substance which can cause swelling to the skin if
> contacted. Please where gloves when pruning.
>
> Can anyone else improve on what I am trying to say?
>
> Duncan
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