Mystery herb (lost the label ;)

Started by Hector, April 14, 2014, 20:21:22

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Hector

I planted this two years ago.......no idea what it is...a kind of Limey gree. I thought it had French in the title...but may have made that up ;)
Jackie

Hector

Jackie

alkanet

Hi Hector,

Winter  purslane, i think

a mischievous weed eaten by Frenchmen and pigs when they can get nothing else

William Cobbett, The English Gardener

Hector

Thanks Alkanet, but think it might be this?

http://www.gardenbetty.com/2013/07/true-french-sorrel-and-your-garden-on-toast/

Odd thing is...if you put in a search on True French Sorrel....very different looking plants come up !
Jackie

alkanet

#3
you're right!

try tasting it

Ian Pearson

...more commonly called buckler-leaf sorrel. By me anyway!

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