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Old 27-06-2009, 02:51 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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K writes
beccabunga writes
2) looks like an avens (Geum) to me, but I don't recognise the


species.

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Geum rivale [Water avens] - probably alba


You may be right, but it looks very compact for G rivale. Something not
quite right. I was beginning to wonder whether it was indeed a Geum at
all - but I need more time to think.

It's growing with wood sorrel and harts tongue, which I'd associate with
a shady habitat but drier than for Geum rivale. Geum rivale has
pinnate-ish leaves, ie another two lobes below the three big ones, this
plant has only three lobes. It also gives the impression of being low
and creeping, and the leaves are shinier than Geum.

Flowers aren't right for Rubus saxatilis, but I wondered if it might be
something in that area.

The tiny creeping plant I can't identify - the focus is not good enough
when you enlarge the pick. Overall it looks like something primula-ish
(eg Anagallis), though a bit on the small side.
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Kay