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Gardeners and plant experts-what is this weed ?
I first saw this plant a couple of years ago in my neighbor's yard.Last year they invaded my yard.I dug them out individually but they have run rampant this year,so I guess I didn't do a good enough job.When they are small the roots are very thin and break easily.When they are larger(some of my neighbor's are the size of a dinner plate!) they have a thick root in the middle.I have never seen one flower.If you break off the root or even the stems it has a bright-almost glowing-orange sap like liquid that stains your hands.
Is there a safe way to eradicate them without using poisons...and if not what can I use?Thanks in advance!
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
This is Celandine (Chelidonium majus). It has yellow flowers with four petals when it blooms. Here are some photos:
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showimage/396/
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showimage/18002/
It's roots are quite poisonous if eaten, but no problem on your skin as long as you don't stick your fingers in your mouth. Because the sap stains, you might want to wear gloves when you pull it up. Since it was brought in by the early colonists in New England as a remedy for skin problems and is mentioned in New England herb gardens as early as 1672, it won't hurt your skin and might be good for it.
If you have trouble pulling the roots out, then dig down a ways with a trowel next to the center root to loosen the soil before you pull.
It is somewhat invasive as you have seen. The seeds are spread by ants, so if you don't let it flower, you should be ok in a couple of years unless your neighbor has a lot of it.
Source(s): http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/invasivetutor... plus experience. - Anonymous1 decade ago
just pull them out by the bunches grab hold by the middle of the plant and pull they should come out easily that way.or by some weed killer.
