Any ideas about this hairy feller?

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  1. Triffid

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    And what would I do with it?

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    No idea But I think it is a plant of some sort,
     
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    good start :cool:
     
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    Antirrhinum seedlings?

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    Put them in your flower beds when large enough. Some people pinch the tops out I seem to recall, but it's been a very long time since I've grown them.
     
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      ah haa - will do - cheers :)
       
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      It could be a Triffid, Triffid:D:heehee:
       
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      • Triffid

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        if it is I'll send one your way... :runhills:
         
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          Lots of plants come up hairy at that stage.
           
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          • Triffid

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            good point
             
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            Stop taking the mick! It's an antirrhinum. Plant it.
             
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              I would go with Antirrhinum...(Snapdragon)

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                Did I hear a dragon snap? :loll::loll:
                 
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