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Old 21-02-2012, 12:01 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Can anyone identify this weed?

On Feb 21, 11:59*am, Ragnar wrote:
On Feb 21, 11:08*am, Jim xzy wrote:

Can anyone kindly identify this weed?


http://tinyurl.com/7wtkbg9


It grows about 3ft to 4ft tall eventually, and is invasive. It has very
deep tuberous roots. It is very hard to kill off, because its roots go very
deep. It is becoming a problem down here in South West Dorset.


Sorry, I can't remember what the flowers look like. I always attack it
before it ever gets to the flowering stage!


Many thanks,


Jim


Looks like Ground Elder to me. *Can be a major nuisance I agree.
R.


PS The fresh leaves make a good soup! Don't have a recipe
unfortunately.
R. :-)