Hi there.
This weed is pretty prolific in my garden in the spring and summer, so I've chosen now, when I can't see the flowers, to try to identify it.
I think it looks a bit like five leaflet bittercress, but I'm not entirely sure. Any better ideas anyone?
Help identifying this weed
Re: Help identifying this weed
Looks like Cinquefoil, I have loads of it here, although not really what I'd call a "weed"
Tony
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Disclaimer: I almost certainly haven't a clue what I'm talking about.
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Re: Help identifying this weed
Thanks Odsox.
I see what you mean. I'll keep an eye on it until it flowers before I decide what to do with it then, :)
I see what you mean. I'll keep an eye on it until it flowers before I decide what to do with it then, :)
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Re: Help identifying this weed
Again I've learned something new. I was going to say it looks like a potentilla - they all have those strawberry like leaves. Turns out cinquefoil is a potentilla.
It doesn't seem to be eaten but apparently has anti-inflammatory and anti-diarrhoea properties when taken as a tea. Might be worth hanging on to a small clump.
It doesn't seem to be eaten but apparently has anti-inflammatory and anti-diarrhoea properties when taken as a tea. Might be worth hanging on to a small clump.
Maggie
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