Need help identifying

[misseymarie]

I planted a Gerber daisy in this spot a couple of years ago. Last year it was big but this year it is huge. The leaves are approx. over a foot long and a foot wide. I need help identifying it. Thanks

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[Newt]

Hi Misseymarie,

It's not a Gerber daisy on steroids.* :shock:* It's definately a weed that I can't remember the name of.

Newt

[Allison1888]

Yes, definitely a weed. I have lots of them.

[wowmom2]

I also have many of these.* At first I thought it was some sort of Rhubarb...however, it has spread everywhere over the last 2 years.* I'm not sure that Rhubarb does this.* My advice...if you don't like the way it look remove it now before it gets to be an even bigger problem.* My largest is over 4 feet in diameter!* Each leaf is well over 18 inches long and 14 inches across.* Good Luck! :D

[thanrose]

I've looked at this pic a couple of times and each time I think it looks like rumex or dock. There are many varieties of this particular weed, and all of them are either edible, medicinal, or otherwise useful. That, however, is a matter of personal choice. Most people would choose to weed it out.

There is a variety of rumex that is sometimes called wild rhubarb. That's rumex hymenocepalus.

Unfortunately, the best look-alike in the rumex family is Rumex alpinus, definitely a European weed.

[GorgeousRed]

Anyone wanna guess? Hubby found it growing on a tree in the woods in our swamp.
We're in MS--Zone 8.

I tasted a sliver and it's like a raw potato with a hint of lime.

You can see the inside comes out easily from the husk of the fruit.

[Newt]

<sup><sub>Gorgeous Red, you have me stumped.* The fruit reminds me a bit of edible passionfruit, but the leaf looks more like that from the papaya tree.* I would suggest you ask at this botanical gardens forum as they might know.* Be sure to add your state and hardiness zone you live in when you register.

Here's the main page where you can read the rules.
http://www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org/fo...ffb27b3a8f929&

Post your question here.
http://www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org/fo...splay.php?f=38

I'd really love to know what they tell you.* I would also recommend that you start a new post when you have a question that isn't related to the thread you are posting on.* I'd split this post and start a new one for you, but unfortunately this board doesn't have that feature.

Newt</sub></sup>