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Identify a weed

Something growing in your borders that you don’t recognise? Not sure if it’s friend or foe? This section will allow you to search our database of weeds to find the likely suspect. Fill in as many answers as you like; if you’re not sure then leave the answer saying ‘don’t know’ and it will widen the search.

Appearance of overall plant
Growth habit
Does it flower?
If you dig it up, what is the root system like?
Appearance of leaves
Foliage colour
How are the leaves arranged?
What shape are the leaves?
Are the leaves hairy?
Evergreen?
Does it sting when you touch the leaves and/or stems?
Appearance of flowers
When does it flower?
Flower colour
How are the flowers arranged?
What shape are the flowers?
Where it's growing
Sun levels
Where do you mainly find this weed?
What conditions does it seem to favour?
Other indicators
Lifecycle
Hardiness
Acidity of the soil