Hi, could anyone help to identify this. I am assuming it's a weed. This bed had Dahlias in it last year. The only other plant is Clematis Joe. I did have Daisies in the bed beside it which have been dug out. I googled and no joy. Many thanks
I know that this will seem strange but the leaves and roots look very much like the chinese artichokes we planted last year. Any tiny bit left in the ground has now regrown.
@Borderline we have betony in our orchard but I have never looked at the roots. Interesting betony and chinese artichokes belong to the same family so having seen the roots of the CA it just took me back to them. Must have a look one day at betony. A delighful plant and one that the bees love.
Betrand-mabel, I only remember Betony or Stachys and strange white-ish roots, but perhaps I'm mixing it up with another plant and it's not any of the common ones in the UK.
Certainly the Chinese Artichoke looks like it. The leaves looks familiar, but can't think what, so need to see what others think.
Thanks for your replies Borderline and Bertrand Mabel! Interesting, it does look a lot like Chinese Artichoke. Im not familiar with Betony, but it is a beautiful flower!
This bed had Dahlias in it last year. The only other plant is Clematis Joe. I did have Daisies in the bed beside it which have been dug out.
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Certainly the Chinese Artichoke looks like it. The leaves looks familiar, but can't think what, so need to see what others think.