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What is this plant?

Discussion in 'Identification Area' started by Caz2024, Apr 12, 2026 at 11:56 PM.

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    Caz2024 Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi

    Just wondering if anyone can help me ID this shoot please?

    I'm worried it might be Japanese knotweed.

    Thanks

    Carol PXL_20260412_224028617.NIGHT.jpg
     
    Caz2024, Apr 12, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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    Hello Carol, is it possible to take a picture from the front so that sun is shining onto it?
     
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    I see the similarity with knotweed, but it could also be a peony
    See what others think
     
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    The sun on it seems to show tiny hairs, which I don't think you see on knotweed
     
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      CarolineL, Apr 13, 2026 at 7:57 AM
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      Pic belows show Fallopia japonica...common name Japanese knotweed emerging.
      I do not believe yours matches. FALLOPIA JAPONICA 29-09-2012 11-27-28.JPG
       
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      There seems to be an old woody stump nearby that it is sprouting from?
       
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