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Garden weed

pj9999 · 2016-07-10 20:47:24

Would anyone know what this weed growing in my lawn is? http://i.imgur.com/dwLvnwk.jpg Thanks P

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10-07-2016 9:47pm

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pj9999

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Would anyone know what this weed growing in my lawn is?

http://i.imgur.com/dwLvnwk.jpg

Thanks
P

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#2 10-07-2016 11:47pm
looksee

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They look like suckers from a very enthusiastic shrub. Could be Leycesteria or Pheasant Berry. Is there one in your garden or an adjoining garden, or have you dug one up?

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#3 10-07-2016 11:50pm
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http://www.weedid.wisc.edu/weedid.php

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#4 10-07-2016 11:51pm
lk67

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Looks like a Persicaria variety. Not sure which one but they can be a bit of a nuisance to say the least!

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