In message , Nick Maclaren
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In article ,
David wrote:
On 03/05/2017 10:33, David Rance wrote:
Here's a photo of this unknown root:

http://rance.org.uk/chameau/unknownroot.jpg

Any help in identifying it welcome!

Looks like some form of tuberous cucurbit

Spot on. It's white bryony. DON'T eat it!

Phew! Thanks, Nick!

I see that, among its many alternative names, is parsnip turnip.

Many thanks also to you others who have replied.

David

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David Rance writing from Le Mesnil Villement, Calvados, France