Large leaf one

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  1. Weedbender

    Weedbender Active Member 10 Years

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    Anyone know the large leaf one ?
     

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  2. martinpribble

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    If I'm not mistaken, it looks like some kind of thistle.

    At first I thought it might be an artichoke, but I could be way off the mark.
     
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    Acanthus spinosa
     
  4. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Acanthus does not have leaves as broad for their length.
     
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    Cardoon maybe? (Cynara cardunculus)
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Cardoon also has even narrower leaves, without nearly as many divisions. Same species as artichoke, similar leaves.
     
  7. Weedbender

    Weedbender Active Member 10 Years

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    Could this be Heracleum mantegazzianum ?
     
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    KarinL Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    I suspect Heracleum or Angelica. I think both wander around via seed.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Leaf outline not same as either of those, which are familiar here. The giant hogweed was the first obvious choice. This is something I haven't seen or don't remember.
     

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