Plant Id please - is this a weed?

squirral87k4-WvGwT

Any idea what this is? Looks like it’s growing from a bulb...?

rachelQrtJHBjb

I would say it's a persicaria, a perennial plant. On first viewing it could be mistaken for a dock but the photo of the root fits with persicaria.

Obelixx

Dock.  Quite deep rooted and will come back if you leave bits behind.

This guide from the RHS will help you identify common weeds - https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/common-weeds

squirral87k4-WvGwT

@rachelQrtJHBjb I didn’t see these flowers last spring or summer (new house) so I’m going to assume it’s dock

thanks both!

Obelixx

If it's a persicaria it is most likely this form and I find they flower freely 

https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/61373/Persicaria-bistorta-Superba/Details 

Maybe wait and see?  The foliage on dock is bigger and coarser.

ShepherdsBarn

This is my bistort ... it looks the same to me.

Papi Jo

Obelixx said:

Dock.  Quite deep rooted and will come back if you leave bits behind.

This guide from the RHS will help you identify common weeds - https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/common-weeds

Hi @Obelixx and thanks for a useful link. Pity they don't show the botanic names in the list of those common weeds (it only shows when you click for the full plant details).

Papi Jo

@squirral87k4-WvGwT Put a little piece of those leaves in mouth and munch. If you can feel a slightly acidic taste, then it's definitely a Rumex.

squirral87k4-WvGwT

I guess I’ll wait and see! I took one out and left the rest...