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Title: Weed id help please.
Post by: Mrs Ava on October 21, 2008, 22:14:05

I'm sure you all have it on your allotments....but it is a creeping weed with strawberry like leaves, long black tap roots. Not buttercup. Any ideas?

Title: Re: Weed id help please.
Post by: jjt on October 21, 2008, 23:14:28

I know the one you mean, called cinquefoil I think. The roots can be very hard to completely remove.

Title: Re: Weed id help please.
Post by: Flighty on October 22, 2008, 08:18:37

Have a look on this website which shows both weed flowers and leaves

http://www.dgsgardening.btinternet.co.uk/weeds.htm

Title: Re: Weed id help please.
Post by: Mrs Ava on October 24, 2008, 19:16:27

Thanks JJT, I think you cracked it!

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