Scorpion weed/Phacelia?

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  1. Scrungee

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    I've seen that listed under plants in 'insect friendly' schemes, and it appears to be growing in local 'countryside stewardship' field margins:

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      Tis good for the bees also a green manure :dbgrtmb:
       
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        One of my favourite annuals:) I'd grow it as a green manure but know I wouldn't be able to rotovate it in just before it flowered:wub2:
         
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