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I’ve got this labelled as echinacea sun magic.
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Is this bushy, thistly perennial a weed??
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(09-08-2023, 11:45 AM) Farendwoman Wrote: The leaves look hairy so echinacea. Which (after googling) is the best way to tell echinacea & rudbeckia apart.
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(09-08-2023, 11:48 AM) Farendwoman Wrote: Lesser burdock. I’d need to do more research as to keep or not.
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I wouldn't keep the burdock as it sticks to your clothes and, particularly for me, the dogs' fur. I've heard that burdock was the inspiration for velcro. Homemade Velcro anyone?
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Granny used to drink dandelion & burdock, any relation?
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(09-08-2023, 02:26 PM) JJB Wrote: Yes, they are related. Granny was Farendwoman's great aunt.
Burdock root was used to make D&B,
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(09-08-2023, 03:49 PM) Veggie Wrote: (09-08-2023, 02:26 PM) JJB Wrote:
Once again I knew you'd say summat like that. You do realise, don't you, I only say these things to keep you amused.
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We aught to be on the stage, a double act
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