Can I pick someones brains about these weeds please?

Laraine · 15-08-2009, 03:19 PM

Hi need to pick some brains as mine are not working, just can't find these in my weed book

Glossy shiney leaf with daisy like flower

the next few are all the same type of plant, the last photo of the 3 looks darker, buts thats because the sun came out suddenly and my camera compensated for the glare

found this one growing in a grass patch

Fredtortoise · 15-08-2009, 03:36 PM

Hi Laraine,

I think the top one is Dog Daisy. The bottom one looks suspiciously like a field poppy, or at least a member of the poppy family!

Can't help with the other one, I'm afraid.

Tara

Kirkie · 15-08-2009, 03:59 PM

I think the daisy looking one is something called Mayweed. Maybe even Sea Mayweed (Triplospermum maritimum) because the yellow centre is quite large and domed. Its got frond like leaves rather than the full leave the Ox Eye daisy has.

Second one...I'll get back to you on

**16 shells** · 15-08-2009, 08:27 PM

No 1, i'll go for Scentless mayweed
No 2,3,4 in my book looks like, but prob is'nt, Upland Enchanters Nightshade

Paul

Kirkie · 15-08-2009, 09:14 PM

Laraine,

Have you made 2,3,4 up from various parts of other plants like victorian taxedermists used to do with animals? It has the leaves of a potato, the flower of a Star of Bethlehem and more leaves from a Cyclamen.

You've created a monster!!!

I don't know what it is

What I do now know is that my mum stole my wild plant book last time she was here

Kirkie · 15-08-2009, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 16 shells

No 1, i'll go for Scentless mayweed
No 2,3,4 in my book looks like, but prob is'nt, Upland Enchanters Nightshade

Paul

Ahh, Nightshades, potatoes, same family.

**Alan1** · 15-08-2009, 09:19 PM

I haven't a clue either but did think it looked a bit like a tattie as well

Kirkie · 15-08-2009, 09:22 PM

Could be Forked Nightshade, Solanum furcatum. I've just found a picture and its a close match.

**Bindi** · 15-08-2009, 09:49 PM

I've got some of that growing in my garden. I thought it was spud

Kirkie · 15-08-2009, 10:41 PM

If it is forked nightshade be a bit careful when pulling it up..

Solanum furcatum is a species of nightshade known by the common name forked nightshade. It is native to South America. It is also extremely fatal to anyone who eats the berries, as they are highly toxic.

If you pull it up and there are spuds, happy days.

15-08-2009, 03:19 PM	#1
Laraine Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wirral Posts: 3,622	Can I pick someones brains about these weeds please? Hi need to pick some brains as mine are not working, just can't find these in my weed book Glossy shiney leaf with daisy like flower the next few are all the same type of plant, the last photo of the 3 looks darker, buts thats because the sun came out suddenly and my camera compensated for the glare found this one growing in a grass patch __________________ Laraine ________________________

15-08-2009, 03:36 PM	#2
Fredtortoise Member Egg Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Stafford Posts: 70	Hi Laraine, I think the top one is Dog Daisy. The bottom one looks suspiciously like a field poppy, or at least a member of the poppy family! Can't help with the other one, I'm afraid. Tara __________________ 1 Horsfield called Fred 1 Leopard Gecko called Leo Last edited by Fredtortoise; 15-08-2009 at 04:49 PM. Reason: additional info

15-08-2009, 03:59 PM	#3
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	I think the daisy looking one is something called Mayweed. Maybe even Sea Mayweed (Triplospermum maritimum) because the yellow centre is quite large and domed. Its got frond like leaves rather than the full leave the Ox Eye daisy has. Second one...I'll get back to you on Last edited by Kirkie; 15-08-2009 at 04:03 PM.

15-08-2009, 08:27 PM	#4
16 shells Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 7,286	No 1, i'll go for Scentless mayweed No 2,3,4 in my book looks like, but prob is'nt, Upland Enchanters Nightshade Paul __________________ Paul.

15-08-2009, 09:49 PM	#9
Bindi Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,157	I've got some of that growing in my garden. I thought it was spud __________________

15-08-2009, 09:14 PM	#5
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	Laraine, Have you made 2,3,4 up from various parts of other plants like victorian taxedermists used to do with animals? It has the leaves of a potato, the flower of a Star of Bethlehem and more leaves from a Cyclamen. You've created a monster!!! I don't know what it is What I do now know is that my mum stole my wild plant book last time she was here

15-08-2009, 09:19 PM	#7
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	I haven't a clue either but did think it looked a bit like a tattie as well

15-08-2009, 09:22 PM	#8
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	Could be Forked Nightshade, Solanum furcatum. I've just found a picture and its a close match.

15-08-2009, 10:41 PM	#10
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	If it is forked nightshade be a bit careful when pulling it up.. *Solanum furcatum* is a species of nightshade known by the common name forked nightshade. It is native to South America. It is also extremely fatal to anyone who eats the berries, as they are highly toxic. If you pull it up and there are spuds, happy days.

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