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Is this a weed?

CopperdogCopperdog Posts: 617
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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: 27,505
    It looks a bit like dock to me.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • pottiepampottiepam Posts: 203
    Could it be a sticky burr?
  • AsarumAsarum Posts: 661
    I think it maybe burdock. 
    East Anglia
  • Papi JoPapi Jo Posts: 4,254
    @Copperdog No need to post the same photo twice. ;)
  • bullfinchbullfinch Posts: 692
    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 Posts: 88,147
    edited May 2019
    Common burdock - Arctium lappa http://www.ediblewildfood.com/burdock.aspx

     :) 

    Now all you need are some dandelions 😉  🥤

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • CopperdogCopperdog Posts: 617
    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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