Topic: WHAT IS THIS

[betula]

I know I should know but I don;t.

Seen in the hedgerow on my dog walk today.Click the pic to enlarge

[manicscousers]

it's a triffid, watch out, it'll get you  ;D
no idea but it's quite pretty  ;D

[Mr Smith]

Looks like a mounted rabbits tail on a stick from a squashed rabbit, ;D

[Hector]

Leaf reminds me of hogweed I used to feed my rabbit as a kid (not the giant thing) Is this it here.....
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[betula]

Yes it does look very similar.Thank you. ;D

[lavenderlux]

In Suffolk, its called 'cow mumble' - botanical name is Heracleum sphondylium.   We also used to pick it for rabbit food!

[betula]

Cow mumble.I like that name.Thanks ;D

[Alimo]

It looks like hogweed to me - be careful if you get the sap on your skin, it is an irritant and can cause nasty burn - type reactions.

[Bjerreby]

I'd agree, Heracleum sphondylium = hogweed. Mind the sap.......

[Unwashed]

I don't believe hogweed has the phototoxic sap like giant hogweed.  Pigs were fed it - hence the name - and they're typically susceptible to whatever we are.  I like the name 'cow mumble' - hadn't heard that before.