Can someone identify this plant?
by
Sally
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This is spreading all over. I'm northwest of Chicago, Illinois.
7 answers
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It's French sorrel and is quite invasive (although I think it's lovely). You need to control it by thinning where you don't want it.
Heather (New House New Home)
on Nov 09, 2013
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Not sure, sorry!
Ann S
on Nov 10, 2013
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I believe this is red veined dock
Melanie Spychalski
on Nov 10, 2013
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I Googled Red Veined Dock and that is exactly what I have and lots of it! I don't know how I got it, other than it blew in my direction from the wind. It is quite beautiful, but I just have to much and I'll just have to keep thinning. It's taking over. Thank you to everyone with your answers.
Sally
on Nov 10, 2013
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Isn't this stuff edible? when you thin it put it in soups or salads and it might take away some of the pain in the behind of having to thin it!
Victoria
on Nov 10, 2013
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Google Red Veined Dock. It is edible but only in small amounts. It's not worth the chance to me, so I'll pass on eating it. I thought it might be in the red leaf lettuce family, it looks good enough to eat.
Sally
on Nov 10, 2013
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Melanie was actually right - it's also called dock. Either name, it is very invasive!
Cherie
on Nov 11, 2013
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