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Weed ID

Discussion in 'Identification Area' started by Victoria, Dec 28, 2020.

  1. Victoria

    Victoria Lover of Exotic Flora

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    Just discovered this in a pot with an Avocado tree ... what is it please? It is about 3 feet tall. Thank you.

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    T'other Half said it had white flowers like a Dandelion (which we don't have here). Could it be White Bryony?
     
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Would have been good to see the whole plant.
    Habit of growth etc.
     
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      No sooner said than done ...

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      pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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      Yeah its a dandelion.:biggrin:
      Well that's what I call them anyway, get lots on the allotment.
      Has it got white milky sap?
       
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      Well I never! He's sure the flower was white. After searching could be this ...

      Sonchus asper - Wikipedia

      ... but it must go fora!

      Thanks Pete.

       
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        Sorry but definitely not Sonchus aspera....common name Prickly sow thistle.
        Leaves are very different and are prickly.

        Prickly Sow-thistle | NatureSpot
         
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            Yeah, a dandelion.
            A tall dandelion.
            With prickly leaves.
            :biggrin:
             
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              Looks like Common Sow Thistle to me Sonchus oleraceus
               
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                Well it looks like the one I see all the time, so I would plump for this one, it can look a bit prickly but it usually isn't .
                 
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