Herb ID

Discussion in 'Herbs and Wildflowers' started by Hornbeam, Jul 17, 2006.

  1. wildflower

    wildflower Gardener

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    TRy THESE for a search..

    http://www.wildflowers.co.uk/

    Their data base is quite good you just fill the information in and they id things..well they give you a choice.. :rolleyes:
     
  2. Hornbeam

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    Well I am mega confused now. It certainly looks like a very pale soapwort, but I tried rubbing a leaf after wetting it. No hint of soapiness! :confused:
     
  3. wildflower

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    hornbeam the petals on yours are a different shape to soapwort..if you look carefully yours are more round..are the buds sticky when the flower has gone ?
     
  4. wildflower

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    I am off to look in my books again..sat under the fan.. [​IMG]
     
  5. wildflower

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    try these..
    pale willowherb..epilabium lanceolaltum..
    corn spurrey
    sorrell ?
    common gromwell..
    [​IMG]
     
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