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does anyone know what this is?

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  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 16,527
    Something that was cut down, and the stump has a fungal infection growing, either on oozing sap, or the remains of the trunk.
  • stuart and Codystuart and Cody Posts: 72
    fidgetbones said:
    Something that was cut down, and the stump has a fungal infection growing, either on oozing sap, or the remains of the trunk.
    thanks buddy, so a good idea to get shot of it? 
  • Suz3Suz3 Posts: 105
    Sorry to piggy back another post.....
    got loads of these. Assume they are weeds? 😂

  • DampGardenManDampGardenMan Posts: 1,054
    Looks like Hedge Garlic (Alliaria petiolata) to me. Good for Orange Tip butterflies, so I'd let it have its head if it's not offending you.
  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 35,801
    It can be very invasive so be careful.
    Cacoethes: An irresistible urge to do something inadvisable
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 82,740
    It's a biennial and spreads by seed not suckering roots, so as long as you deadhead most of it before it sets seed it's not a problem.  It really is an important food source for Orange tip caterpillars, so I'm happy to see it.  

    On top of that it's a great salad herb so enjoy http://letsgrowwild.uk/foraging/foraging-for-hedge-garlicjack-by-the-hedge/ 

     :) 
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  • Suz3Suz3 Posts: 105
    Oh fab! 
    Thank you all so much x 
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 16,527
    Stuart and cody, I would dig it out and dispose of. (Not in your compost bin as it may spread disease)  Burn or council waste bin.
  • stuart and Codystuart and Cody Posts: 72
    fidgetbones said:
    Stuart and cody, I would dig it out and dispose of. (Not in your compost bin as it may spread disease)  Burn or council waste bin.
    thanks for the advice 
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