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Solved Can anyone identify this?

Discussion in 'Identification Area' started by Jocko, Jun 29, 2022.

  1. Jocko

    Jocko Guided by my better half.

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    This large leafy plant is growing in my border and I have no idea if it is something I planted or a cuckoo in the nest.

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    The Sweet peas behind it give some idea of scale.
    It may have been deposited by a bird, as my bird feeder is above it, or it may even be a rogue seed fallen from the bird feeder (though I thought seeds sold for wild bird food was usually sterilized). Has anyone any ideas?
     
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    mazambo Forever Learning

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    If it's near a feeder it could be rapeseed.
     
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    • Jocko

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      I think you may be right. I'll nip out and pull it up.
       
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      It's a brassica of some sort, looks a big fast growing one. Could be rape as said.
       
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      • Jocko

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        There was a second one close by in my "cottage garden". They are both in the brown bin now. Thanks for your help.
         
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