Plant ID - sorry, a bit difficult

[Maggiethecat]

Sorry, photo not very clear as the hellebores behind obscures things a bit.

It’s the one with darker leaves which appear to have white (mould?) and has the thick stem.

Was about to get rid but thought I’d check first!

It's a weed that gets quite tall and has yellow flowers. Hang on a bit and I'll see if I can identify what type. My memory is not what it was when it comes to native plants.

Could be Yellow Archangel (Lamium galeobdolon), a perennial in the mint family.
Characteristics: It has nettle-like leaves but does not have stinging hairs.
Flowers: The plant produces hooded, yellow flowers in early summer.
Growth Habit: It is a vigorous, creeping groundcover that thrives in shaded areas.
Identification Note: Some forms, particularly those grown in gardens, may have silvery white variegation on their leaves.

Is it going to be Sowthistle? I had a great one in my garden plant pots.

Is it prickly sow thistle. That has a reddish stem and tends to get powdery mildew.

Agree with @Ukholidaysaregreat I think it is a common sowthistle.

They are quite pretty and decorative, but let it go to seed and you can enjoy its 500 babies next year.😁

https://www.eatweeds.co.uk/sowthistle-recipe

My Greek friend eats it.

Yup sowthistle. Loads of kinds, usually have yellow flowers (kind of dandelion like but less bright), and insects love them. But as per pp, it seeds down like mad - and it does rather look like a weed when all's said and done, so no need to feel guilty about pulling it out if you don't want it (and it's children and grandchildren)

Thank you all!

Will pull it out tomorrow, that patch is already chocka with things that I want never mind weeds 😳

Don't waste it - please try the recipe provided by @Canoodler and let us know what it tastes like. 😂😂

I would have been up for it but for the mildew patches 🤮

Urgh, I don't blame you!