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Weed ID please

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greathat · 25/10/2018 10:54

Can anyone ID this for me please

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Sforsh49 · 25/10/2018 13:42

I wouldn't say it's weed. The heads are fluffier and the leaves are wrong shape and texture. It's also very difficult if not impossible to grow outside in the U.K.

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greathat · 25/10/2018 16:32

Thanks got it sorted it's a thorn apple

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longwayoff · 25/10/2018 21:47

They can grow here. The seeds are toxic. I wouldn't advise letting it spread.

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greathat · 25/10/2018 22:08

It's dug up :)

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longwayoff · 25/10/2018 22:31

Good idea

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longwayoff · 25/10/2018 22:33

Just out of nosiness, did it seed itself in? What area of uk? I've only seen it in South

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greathat · 26/10/2018 07:50

Northants and yes I didn't plant it

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