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    Hello,

    In the middle of the nettle/ bramble patch there is a clump of plants that look like ferns, which is what I assumed they were, but now they've suddenly sprung up about 2-3ft tall and emit a lemony fragrance when cut which sounds less fernlike.. they look a bit like I've seen grown asparagus plants look, but I haven't seen any spears so I'm assuming that I'm not that lucky.. any ideas what it could be? or could they be asparagus that maybe isn't producing many/any spears ? (not in ideal conditions surrounded by weeds and probably very over crowded and diffucylt to examine closely without getting stung/scratched so i may have missed them if there are only )
    or are they just a different kind of weed?

    Will try and take a pic sometime to help (and figure out how to post it) but I just thought I'd see if anyone had any ideas..

    Many thanks,

    Becca
    I have a dream:
    a dream that, one day, chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.

  • #2
    I dont think asparagus smells lemony, might be dill.
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    Cheers Chris

    Beware Greeks bearing gifts, or have you already got a wooden horse?... hehe.

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    • #3
      have discounted asparagus as no sign of spears.. will see if i can find some dill to compare it with
      I have a dream:
      a dream that, one day, chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.

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      • #4
        Could it be fennel - more of an aniseed smell than lemony but definitely a fern like plant, just a thought?
        A garden is a lovesome thing, God wot! (Thomas Edward Brown)

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        • #5
          Can you take a photo and post it on here then we might advise better
          Last edited by crichmond; 21-05-2008, 12:06 AM.
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          Cheers Chris

          Beware Greeks bearing gifts, or have you already got a wooden horse?... hehe.

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          • #6
            will have a go..
            I have a dream:
            a dream that, one day, chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.

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            • #7
              Is this the plant you have, feverfew.

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              I have plenty of this in our garden and it does give off a lemony scent, I put it in to get rid of headaches but have never used it.
              Last edited by Mikey; 22-05-2008, 10:36 AM.
              I'm only here cos I got on the wrong bus.

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