Yet more surprises

Hi

Having cleared a mass of Vinca Major that had swamped a whole area, I took it back to bare earth and tried to clear out roots, I'm now having the pleasant experience of unexpected plants appearing. Fuchsia's are doing well as are geraniums. The first 2 below are appearing alongside - can anyone identify please? The 3rd one is thriving in another bed but what is it?

I never knew there were so many plants in our garden!

regards
Gavin.

 

Hellibore, montbretia and possibly bay leaves, but don't go eating them untill we are sure.

 

Don't worry, I've read the warning and accepted responsibility! I'm guessing there is a story behind your new posting.

Thanks for the feedback on the plants Ziggy

regards
Gavin.

 

break a bit off the last one and give it a sniff

 

Agree with Ziggy on the first two, Hellebore and Montbretia.
I think the third one could be Skimmia, so probably best not to eat it!

 

My pleasure, good job Trunky came along there

Thats exactly why we've put the disclaimer, mis identification, and we realised that dead members don't make very good posters.

It's difficult to ID things from a photo and in the case of most fungi, almost impossible without a spore print and a microscope.

I've been collecting and studying wild food since I was a kid, but there are still some families of plants I would double check before eating.

 

Would like to see the third one in flower, but I would say, either Skimmia or Arbutus.

 

Do you get wafers with that ?:WINK1:

 

I would say third one is a Skimmia..
Dave

 

That goes over my head Zig.:D:D

 

you could have gannet on a stick if u prefer !

 

I shouldn't have started that one should I