Could Somebody Identify This Plant Please

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Paul Harfield
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Could Somebody Identify This Plant Please

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Hi
The local Small Coppers and Common Blues seemed to be enjoying nectaring on this over the weekend, but what is it please :?:
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David M
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Re: Could Somebody Identify This Plant Please

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Looks a bit like Bistort to me.
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ChrisC
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Re: Could Somebody Identify This Plant Please

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redshank?
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Paul Harfield
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Re: Could Somebody Identify This Plant Please

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Hi Chris/David

looks like you are spot on with Redshank, or Spotted Ladys Thumb as it is also known. Apparently a common weed of arable land which fits well with this particular location on the edge of Corn fields. It is part of the Persicaria/Knotweed family as is Bistort, so you were not far off David.

Thanks :D
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