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Weeds that look like strawberry plants. (Pic).
young codger
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I have an area of the garden that is not in use - except by the local cats. There is a distinctive looking weed that is encroaching over the area .
The leaves of this weed have an uncanny resemblence to the leaves of strawberry plants. Anyone familiar with it, and know what it is called?
The leaves of this weed have an uncanny resemblence to the leaves of strawberry plants. Anyone familiar with it, and know what it is called?
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I have never noticed flowers on them until this year. Maybe they have to be a year or two old before they produce.
Back in the 70s growing strawberries, I recall putting nets over. I think it was to prevent the birds eating them. If fruit forms on these, I think the ever hungry magpies may beat me to to it. I can't say that will bother me. It might stop them from destroying my other plants.
If it had been wild garlic I would be out picking it. Strange how certain edible plants inhabit certain terrain.
I will hold off getting the weed burner out on that area, and see what these straberries taste like. Just need to string a tennis net across the lawn now.
Thank you for the advice.