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  1. pamsdish

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    Hi Pam

    I don't know what the first one is, but the second one is an Oriental Poppy - Papaver Orientale - a lovely plant with huge flowers. Nuture away :)
     
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    I agree with Aaron about the 2nd one Pat defo the poppy.. The 1st one looks so familiar though, but I cannot for the life of me think what though not even if it is a friend or foe... Will have a think..... :scratch: :D
     
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    First one looks like Nipplewort - a weed unfortunately!
     
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    Is it possibly a hollyhock
     
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    No, the leaves are the wrong shape to be a Holyhock...and it doesn't have any rust!
     
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    No sadly not a Hollyhock Pam.. Hmm Lovage could be right, it could be a very lush healthy one of those nippleworts.. If it is they are a pain if they seed...
    I found this pic of one for you..
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    Hi Pam. I agree with Aaron about the second one but I wonder if the first could be Good King Henry, Chenopodium bonus-henricus. If it is, and I'm not 100% certain, it's not a weed as such, more a herb which, despite having a bitter taste, can be used sparingly in cooking. But do get someone to give you a positive identification before you try it!:dh:

    Chris
     
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    Or just wait until it flowers. Or does something...
     
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    Consigned to the re-cycling green bag
     
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