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weed or not..

jean6jean6 Posts: 157
in Problem solving

is this that I have been nurturing a weed or flower ? image

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,109

    Feverfew?

    If I'm right, you can decide whether it's a herb or a weed, depending on whether you want it there or not image


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





  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,099

    Jean it looks like feverfew- forget its 'proper' name - Tanacetum something -or tansy which is Tanacetum vulgare. I couldn't quite tell whether the flowers were yellow or white- although they look more yellowy so more likely tansy. (Feverfew has flowers which look more like  daisies). It can be a bit of a nuisance but it's easy to pull out if you don't want it. More for a natural area than a cultivated herb garden or border perhaps. There are cultivated varieties avavilable. Hope that's of some use.image

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,441

    Definitely feverfew. I think it may be a weed but haven't quite decided. It will grow in a few places that others won't so I may let it stay a bit longer



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • jean6jean6 Posts: 157

    thanks for that.. no idea how it got there but it does fill a space...thats settled an  arguement between husband & myself as he said  weed...I said well it looks nice so leave it & I reckon its a flower....now I can say.. see I told u so...lol image

    it used to be in many old gardens apparently..I say its defo a flower..ha haa..

  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,441

    Was used to treat fevers and I think some chew it for migraines. Don't know if it works or poisons any other part of you



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • PalustrisPalustris Posts: 4,307

    Did not work for me and it tastes disgusting.

  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,441

    certainly smells disgusting. 



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,109

    My mother used to eat in in sandwiches to help with her migraines - she said it did help but she hated the taste.  She's still alive at 89 so it didn't do her any harm image


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





  • Highland JeannieHighland Jeannie Posts: 381

    Watch our for the babies next year!! image

    At least they're easy to identify & pull out.

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