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Post by Spruance on Jun 5, 2008 22:13:36 GMT
This rather odd looking plant has appeared in our front garden. I have no idea what it is, although I wonder if it is a member of the euphorbia family as when a bud was accidentally broken off earlier today, the stem produced the tell-tale white sap. Oh, and the flower only opens in direct sunlight. Any thoughts?    |
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Post by Tig on Jun 5, 2008 22:27:42 GMT
I had that in my front garden last year, I was told it was a wild flower - but I cannot remember what it was called  Some members will know I'm sure  |
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Post by Spruance on Jun 5, 2008 22:51:46 GMT
I have a book on British Wildflowers Tig, but I cannot see this one in it.
I am guessing that it probably arrived via the birdseed.
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Post by Tig on Jun 5, 2008 23:01:33 GMT
First thing I did Spru was get the Wild Flowers of Britain book out  I have had a search through my photo albums too (I know I had a piccie of it!) - but typically I can't find it  x Tig |
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Post by Shrubrose on Jun 6, 2008 1:05:11 GMT
Dont recall ever having come across that before Spru. Could be from birdseed - you get all sorts of weird and wonderful conconctions growing from that, dont you? |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jun 6, 2008 3:47:36 GMT
I haven't any idea either - apart from the height of it the flower is gorgeous isn't it.
RF
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Post by Plocket on Jun 6, 2008 7:23:02 GMT
It looks like Salsify Spruance - and it's not a native wildflower so it might have come to you in bird seed |
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Post by Dutchy on Jun 6, 2008 7:41:12 GMT
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Post by thecleaninglady on Jun 6, 2008 7:51:43 GMT
No idea what it is Spru, but it is beautiful
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Post by Tig on Jun 6, 2008 10:29:40 GMT
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Post by Rosefriend on Jun 6, 2008 10:49:07 GMT
That's great - keep it Spruance and I will give you some recipes for the root - they taste gorgeous.
RF
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Post by owdboggy on Jun 6, 2008 14:36:26 GMT
The seed head is lovely too, rather like a dandelion clock on steroids!
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Post by Plocket on Jun 6, 2008 14:38:28 GMT
Will you save some seeds Spruance because it sounds as though you'll have a lot of takers for them!!! ;D
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Post by Spruance on Jun 6, 2008 14:41:16 GMT
Yes it looks like it Plocket. It's on the gasman's patch though so I had better stand guard over it! ;D
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Post by Plocket on Jun 6, 2008 14:47:48 GMT
Oh no! Still the chances of them doing anything in the near future are pretty slim!!! ;D Are you going to collect seed now that it's flowered, so you can grow more? I would have thought it should have been harvested before flowering if you were going to use the root  |
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Post by Biggles on Jun 7, 2008 16:06:08 GMT
 What is this Plant please--Just found it in the garden--It has Clover type leaves--Is it invasive? |
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Post by andy on Jun 7, 2008 16:09:37 GMT
Looks like a shamrock to me. The flowers love the sun but the plant will spread if allowed to. In my experience, this species is one of the better, less invasive varieties.
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Post by thecleaninglady on Jun 7, 2008 18:54:55 GMT
Looks like Oxalis
I have got it in my garden and it has behaved itself so far!
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Post by Shrubrose on Jun 7, 2008 19:30:18 GMT
Yep, looks like an oxalis to me too Biggs. |
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Post by Biggles on Jun 8, 2008 21:10:05 GMT
Thanks for your replies--I will keep it in the garden for now--
My apologies for hi-jacking Sruance's thread--
Hope you manage to save some seed from your (unidentified)plant!!
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Post by Shrubrose on Jun 8, 2008 21:30:28 GMT
Spru, did you see Gardener's World? They showed a salsify - unmistakable flower head - just like yours. |
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