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cjwynnecjwynne Posts: 1

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Hello there! So do I have a weed growing here or is this a plant/vegetable?

Ps it doesn't taste nice!

Thanks in advance
Christian

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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445

    looks like Alliaria petiolata, Jack by the Hedge. Supposed to taste of garlic, but no garlic I've eaten tastes like that.



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • Bee witchedBee witched Posts: 1,295

    Hi Christian,

    If you don't know what it is (and neither do I) then it's probably not a good idea to eat a bit .... could end badly!

    Just saying ...

    Bee

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    Gardener and beekeeper in beautiful Scottish Borders  

    A single bee creates just one twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340

    As nut says it does look like Jack by the hedge - my garden is plagued with the stuff.
    Even if you just tear a small newish leaf, there should be a garliky smell. If there isn't, then maybe it's something else.
    I put a few young leaves into a salad - not an effective form of weed control, but does give me some satisfaction!


    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • Papi JoPapi Jo Posts: 4,254

    If Alliaria petiolata, should have a noticeable allium smell when you rub the leaves. See my local flora page at http://www.rezeau.org/wp-flore/alliaria-petiolata-l/ 

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