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Is this a weed?

CopperdogCopperdog Posts: 388
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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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  • B3B3 Posts: 16,570
    It looks a bit like dock to me.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • pottiepampottiepam Posts: 203
    Could it be a sticky burr?
  • AsarumAsarum East AngliaPosts: 466
    I think it maybe burdock. 
    East Anglia
  • Papi JoPapi Jo Brittany, France Posts: 2,900
    @Copperdog No need to post the same photo twice. ;)
    You are invited to a virtual visit of my garden (in English or in French).
  • bullfinchbullfinch SurreyPosts: 388
    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 !
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Central Norfolk UKPosts: 67,385
    edited May 2019
    Common burdock - Arctium lappa http://www.ediblewildfood.com/burdock.aspx

     :) 

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  • CopperdogCopperdog Posts: 388
    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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