Does anyone recognise this seedling?

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Permalink Reply by Alison P on April 16, 2013 at 18:36

Sorry, can't help. They do really remind me of something but I can't for the life of me think what. Anyone else?

Permalink Reply by Sam R on April 16, 2013 at 19:37

Look familiar but still too early to say.  If you take a photo when the first true leaves appear that might make them more recognisable.

Permalink Reply by Claudia Clare on April 16, 2013 at 20:49

I've seen these a thousand times and cant remember what they are. As I recall, they *are* weeds but how about pulling out most of them and just leave a few to grow a bit more so you can find out more easily? I don't think it's anything really vicious though - no need to send in the cavalry or not just yet anyway.

Permalink Reply by Protheroe O'Shea on April 16, 2013 at 21:13

Sunflower?

Permalink Reply by Salsa on April 16, 2013 at 22:19

Definitely looks extremely familiar and I can't be sure either. I thought sun flower too. But maybe the camera angle is making it look taller than it is?

 

Permalink Reply by James Putzel on April 17, 2013 at 1:25

Thanks to all. I thought that probably we would have to wait to see what develops since seedling leaves all look so similar. If they were sunflowers I would very much like to leave as many as possible, but I have never seen sunflowers seed themselves in this way. I will come back to you with a more mature photo once the true leaves present themselves.

Permalink Reply by James Putzel on May 3, 2013 at 18:11

Hi all,

Well the little invading seedlings in my garden have developed a bit more. Any ideas now on what this may be?

Permalink Reply by Hugh on May 3, 2013 at 18:30

Could it be elder?

Permalink Reply by James Putzel on May 3, 2013 at 19:22

Thanks Hugh. By following this lead I think I actually have identified the little buggers as "Himalayan Balsam" Impatiens Grandulifera" and from what I can see I had better get rid of all of it quickly! Can be very attractive but totally invasive.

http://dal.hubpages.com/hub/A-HIMALAYAN-EXPLOSION-INTRODUCING-THE-H...

Permalink Reply by Hugh on May 3, 2013 at 21:07

Interesting to see the genus imaptiens in the name. When I looked at the leaves in your photo, I did think buzzy-lizzy, but discounted it due to it's lack of hardiness in our climate.
Good luck getting rid of it.

Permalink Reply by Sam R on May 9, 2013 at 17:39

Blimey James how did so many end up in your garden? Have you brought in some compost or leaf mould from somewhere with the seeds do you think? Or are the seeds airborne? as I've seen these on the banks of rivers and streams but can't think where they would come from near you.

Permalink Reply by james walsh on May 9, 2013 at 18:19

Look what happens when you touch the seed pods - They explode !  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj44OdExpw8

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