Solved Any ideas? Largest leaves are about 6cm. - Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata)

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    Hi there, Alison_74, welcome to GC.

    Quite vague about the identification, my first thoughts are Jack-in-the-hedge or ligularia. But I don't think it's either of those.
     
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      Welcome to GC Alison. :)

      It looks like bindweed to me. If it is then it will take over your garden. Don't try and pull it out, if the roots break off it will send up more shoots, it's best to use a systemic weedkiller on it.
       
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      Does it have a trailing or twining habit?
       
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      Welcome to the forum Alison, whereabouts are you? Australia :)
       
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        I think Madahhlia is spot on with Jack-in-the-hedge, or Garlic Mustard as it is also known (Alliaria petiolata).
         
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          Yep, it's Garlic Mustard, smell the bruised leaves :)

          The bit that looks like bindweed is its seed leaves Sheal :)
           
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            We learn something new every day Zigs! :dbgrtmb:
             
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