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Musty smelling weed with red stalk and pink flowers?

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Heroicallyfound · 30/04/2023 17:51

Does anyone know what this weed is please? I wear gloves but it’s irritating my skin a bit as I pull it up. It spreads easily, has red stalks and pink flowers. Will post a pic in a second.

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TooIndecisive · 30/04/2023 17:53

Does it have fern-like leaves? It sounds like Herb Robert.

Plethoraofwoo · 30/04/2023 17:55

Herb Robert?
https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/solve-problems/herb-robert/#:~:text=Herb%20Robert%20is%20a%20low,off%20a%20faint%20mousey%20smell.

What is Herb Robert? | BBC Gardeners World Magazine

Advice on identifying and controlling herb Robert. Expert gardening advice from BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.

https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/solve-problems/herb-robert/#:~:text=Herb%20Robert%20is%20a%20low,off%20a%20faint%20mousey%20smell.

Plethoraofwoo · 30/04/2023 17:55

x post, I was off looking for a link.

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Heroicallyfound · 30/04/2023 17:56

Ah yes that’s it thank you! My photo was taking ages to upload!

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Heroicallyfound · 30/04/2023 18:01

Oh well at least mosquitos wont get me according to the link!

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prampushingdownthehighst · 30/04/2023 18:06

Stinky Bob we call it!

WobblyLondoner · 30/04/2023 18:31

I quite like it! I let it do it's thing in one part of the garden but don't let it set seed.

BarryShitpea · 30/04/2023 18:40

Stinking Bob - smells like old tyres

FluffyTrousers · 30/04/2023 18:54

I've got an area of lawn absolutely covered in this. I need to deal with it, one day soon!

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