The A to Z Book of Weeds and Other Useful Plants

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Some seeds with panicles (or wings), such as the dandelion and sycamore, float in the wind for wide distribution. The faded dandelion transforms into a ball of white fluff, and when ripe and ready, they’re ripped from the plant by a gust of wind, landing up to 10 metres from the plant. Many cannabis-based products are available to buy online, but their quality and content is not known. They may be illegal in the UK and potentially dangerous. Bindweed, known for its tenacious nature and rapid growth, is commonly seen twining around other plants, fences, and structures, making it a bane for many gardeners. Yet, beyond its reputation as a nuisance, bindweed serves an important role in local ecosystems. Its large, bell-shaped flowers, usually white or pink, are rich in nectar and attract a variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and moths. Moreover, its dense growth can provide shelter for small creatures, contributing to biodiversity. Ground Elder (Aegopodium podagraria) Description Street grass stems from a cross between two other weed grasses: Poa infirm and Poa supina. You’ll recognise street grass from its: Notes: Yellow Salsify’s grey-green leaves make it highly distinctive. It produces yellow flowers which turn into fuzzy seedheads. It typically grows in fields and may not flower for up to 10 years. 57. Shepherd’s Purse

This perennial grass can grow quite tall, up to 1 meter in length. Its leaves look much like those of a fern, and this weed can survive in pretty tough conditions. Spring crocuses: These flower in spring and are said to be of low toxicity and may only cause a mild stomach upset if eaten. These bulbs are not to be confused with autumn crocus, which flower in autumn and can cause severe stomach upset, kidney and liver problems and bone marrow depression The English ivy, also known as the common ivy, is a woody perennial weed that climbs walls, trees, and other structures using aerial roots. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small greenish-yellow flowers. Creeping thistle is a perennial weed with spiny, lobed leaves and purple or pink flowers. It spreads through an extensive root system, often infesting pasture and waste areas. Speedwell flowers on sunny days between April and July. The flowers are small, 1 cm wide and solitary on the stem. They originate at the node of the main branch and the leaf stem. The three upper petals of the flowers are blue and the lower petal a whitish, paler blue.

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It has a slight bitter and astringent flavor and odour akin to tea. This led people in the 19th century France to use the herb as a tea alternative called “thé d’Europe”. These jolly yellow flowers are instantly recognisable in their flowering and seeding form. The fluffy seeds scatter in the breeze, and before you realise it, your lawn and flowerbeds are full of them. A self-seeding weed, Aquilegia can get up to 15 cm tall. It has purple flowers, strong roots that will make it hard for you to pool it out and blooms quite early.Almost without exception, these weeds can add attractive colour and texture to a flowerbed. But they will take over if left to their own devices. The most common weeds in the UK (and how to recognise them)