What is this plant?

Hi

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

I'm worried it might be Japanese knotweed.

Thanks

Carol

 

Hello Carol, is it possible to take a picture from the front so that sun is shining onto it?

 

I see the similarity with knotweed, but it could also be a peony
See what others think

 

It does appear to have the pinkish tinge of Japanese knotweed.
How to Spot Japanese Knotweed Early Growth

 

The sun on it seems to show tiny hairs, which I don't think you see on knotweed

 

Pic belows show Fallopia japonica...common name Japanese knotweed emerging.
I do not believe yours matches.

 

There seems to be an old woody stump nearby that it is sprouting from?

 

Just one shoot, knotweed grows in clumps usually.
Just a thought, you might need to wait a week or two for a definite Id.

 

I must admit I took the photo last night as I was panicking after hearing that Japanese knotweed was spotted in our local park so wanted to post for advice asap.

Here are some daytime photos

 

Unfortunately, it’s not that sharp the picture. I generally handle things like that with “I didn’t plant it, it comes out. “

 

doubt its j knotweed, lots of bulbous plants it could be. wait till it has some leaves