11-08-2012, 06:13 PM | #1 |
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hedge cranesbill? dead nettle? weed id plz
Hi all found some new weeds out walking am I right in thinking the first one is hedge cranesbill (although leaves look different from those in internet pics) and second one is dead nettle? Thanks
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11-08-2012, 06:27 PM | #2 |
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I dont think that is deadnettle sorry see - http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/s....asp?catID=397
the stem and flower looks different but I might be wrong. % No:1 could be Mallow? but not 100%
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11-08-2012, 08:12 PM | #3 |
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No.2 is hedge woundwort... edible.
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11-08-2012, 08:36 PM | #4 |
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agree it's hedge woundwort mine like is which is a shame because it stinks and I have to pick it for them lol think the first one looks like a mallow by the leaf shape but hard to tell am sure someone will know tho
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It does stink!!!
Yes I thought the leaves in pic one looked like mallow leaves.... not sure though. |
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Thanks guys . I won't give the first one if we are unsure. Pleased they can have second one though it has a square stork and nettle like leaves which is why I thought dead nettle
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11-08-2012, 10:55 PM | #7 |
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The first plant is Mallow and is perfectly edible!
http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/s...main&catID=363
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Thank you more food they can eat great
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