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Is this a weed?

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ismiledather · 02/03/2026 14:12

Not sure.

Is this a weed?
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MasculineProviderEnergy · 02/03/2026 14:15

It looks like some type of arum to me. Its only a weed if you don't like it!

plipplops · 02/03/2026 14:15

It looks like Lords and Ladies (I'm sure it has a proper name). Red berries and I think it's poisonous? We have loads in the garden the year before last, then I think weather conditions made it not so bad last year, then I can see loads coming up this year already. It's hard to get rid of, I kind of pull it up if it's in the way. Lords-and-Ladies | RHS Advice

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Lords-and-Ladies | RHS Advice

Learn how to manage lords-and-ladies, a shade-loving perennial that can spread easily in gardens if not controlled.

https://www.rhs.org.uk/weeds/lords-and-ladies

EnchantedDaydream · 02/03/2026 14:16

It looks like cuckoo pint (Lords and Ladies). It is just popping up in my garden - it comes back every year but doesn't particularly spread. It's good for nature but the berries later in the year are poisonous.

Thistooshallpsss · 02/03/2026 14:22

I try and pull it up as I have grandkids and the red berries look very tempting but are poisonous as are the leaves. The RHS says it’s good for wildlife and very shady areas so I think it depends on your garden

ismiledather · 02/03/2026 23:59

I thought it seemed familiar. I’ve got it under a bush in a bother part of the garden. Thankyou everyone.

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