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Copperdog
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What is this very large leaved plant/weed? I’m guessing it’s prob got a rather long tap root?
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B3
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30 May
It looks a bit like dock to me.
In London. Keen but lazy.
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pottiepam
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30 May
Could it be a sticky burr?
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Asarum
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I think it maybe burdock.
East Anglia
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Papi Jo
Brittany, France
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@Copperdog
No need to post the same photo twice.
You are invited to a
virtual visit of my garden
(
in English or in French
).
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bullfinch
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30 May
If the leaves are hairy it might be green alkanet. And yes, if it is, it will have a big tap root. Like a parsnip !
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Dovefromabove
Central Norfolk UK
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edited 30 May
Common burdock - Arctium lappa
http://www.ediblewildfood.com/burdock.aspx
Now all you need are some dandelions 😉 🥤
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Copperdog
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Thank you all for your helpful replies.
@Dovefromabove
that link was very informative thank you. I think that will have to come out tomorrow. I wonder how it got there?🤔
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Now all you need are some dandelions 😉 🥤