Another ID please
Forrestgrump
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Can any one identify this plant its growing at the edge of a hedge its about four feet wide and three feet high has glossy green leaves and looks like it will flower white or yellow.
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I agree with KEF on the Hello Forkers thread - it looks like a spinach plant that has bolted.
You probably missed her reply 'cos that thread moves so quickly
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Do you think spinach would grow this big its been there for about two years dies back in the winter more like a perianal?
I might have to give it a taste
Yes, spinach will grow that big - and bigger https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaznak/7193813498/
I think it's more like a biennial than a perennial.
Don't eat it - I have been known to be wrong
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Dove, I will not try it don't worry
It just does not look like spinach that I have seen before.
I have sent a request to RHS see what they come back with,
I have noticed this morning that another plant has appeared further along the hedge.
I will let you know.
When spinach runs to seed the leaf-shape changes. I'll be interested to see what the RHS say - you will let us know won't you
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
If it's not spinach it's a very close relative
In the sticks near Peterborough
Is it good king henry? The weed
Read your post quickly Edd. Thought it said spinach (boiled)
In the sticks near Peterborough
Defiantly not King Henry the leaf is much darker green and shiny and fleshy.
Having spent some time trolling through pictures during the rain I must admit Spinach seems to be a favourite just never seen a plant this big I have only known it for two years but apparently its been there at least four