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Which herb plant is this in our school?

Gal2Gal2 Posts: 36

Hi, 

We recently had this plant donated to our school, which I believe to be a herb and possibly has the word 'horse' in its name. Can anyone please help me out so that we can label it?

Thanks!

G

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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    Horseradish, which looks somwhat similar to a dock?

    https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/grow-your-own/herbs/horseradish

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • Gal2Gal2 Posts: 36

    Thank you!! So not horse comfrey, which someone else has suggested??

    Kind regards,

    G

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,146

    Never heard of horse comfreyimage  Ordinary comfrey is used as a herbal remedy for some horse ailments, but comfrey leaves don't look like that.

    Horse radish grows into quite a big plant  over time, it's a bit of a spreader and roots deeply so is best contained in some way.  The crushed leaves should be quite pungent and of course, the smell from the roots when you're grating a piece to make horseradish sauce will sting the eyes a bit.  


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





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