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what is this weed??

13 years ago

Hi ive recently moved into a new house and found this weed growing in small patches in the garden can anyone tell me what it might be? Thanks

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hortster
13 years ago
If it has a very pungent scent when crushed it is likely Houttuynia cordata. Thrives in moist soils, has foliage that can vary from green to green with pink and cream blotches. It is sold as a ground cover but can become very invasive.
hortster
mikehextall
Original Author
13 years ago
has been suggested to me it could be Bindweed?
hortster
13 years ago
Apparently not scented foliage? Field bindweed (which google) has sharper points at the base of the leaf or a "mouse ears" look. Might also look at wild sweet potato vine (Ipomoea spp.).
hortster
v1rt
13 years ago
I can take more pictures later. I'll break one leaf to find out the scent.
v1rt
13 years ago
Ooops, LOL. Wrong post! Sorry :P

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