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what is this plant?

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  • #2
    Desmo
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    Capercaille wrote: »
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    I've found it on howth head and also in marram dunes in Rosslare back strand. It looks like an Umbellifer species. I've collected around 3 kilos of seed.

    Wild Parsnip? Pastinaca. It is common on Howth head and has a funny resinous/fruity smell when crushed?


  • #3
    Burruchaga
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    Its definitely an umbellifer - but its hard to know because its gone over; i.e. gone to seed. Given the habitat you mentioned it could be wild carrot or alexanders? Did you get any pictures of the stem leaves?


  • #4
    Desmo
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    Burruchaga wrote: »
    Its definitely an umbellifer - but its hard to know because its gone over; i.e. gone to seed. Given the habitat you mentioned it could be wild carrot or alexanders? Did you get any pictures of the stem leaves?

    Alexanders looks good judging by the black seeds and habitat


  • #5
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    Looks like Alexander's to me too.

    Don't know what you'll do with 3 kilo of seed. They are widespread in the areas that suit them.


  • #6
    Capercaille
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    Bianca Tall Lockout wrote: »
    Looks like Alexander's to me too.

    Don't know what you'll do with 3 kilo of seed. They are widespread in the areas that suit them.

    I'm putting in early cover beds on the farm for corncrake. I have collected kilos of common hogweed and cow parsley. The farm is on the coast so I'm thinking the Alexander's might grow well and provide good cover when the corncrake arrive in late April and May. Will have to research it further. Does anybody know that if it's deemed an invasive species in Ireland?


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  • #7
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    I don't think it's classed as invasive but it is certainly introduced and now established has an alien species. To be honest, your project sounds fantastic but I'd try to stick with native plants.


  • #8
    Desmo
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    Agree with Srameen that it is very cool. Don't forget nettles; they love them. They provide cover before the grass grows. I saw my first ever CC on Inishboffin this year, in a nettle bed.


  • #9
    Capercaille
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    Desmo wrote: »
    Agree with Srameen that it is very cool. Don't forget nettles; they love them. They provide cover before the grass grows. I saw my first ever CC on Inishboffin this year, in a nettle bed.
    I have two nettle beds in already, one put in this year and one the year before. The quality of them is not great though.


  • #10
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    Nitrogen and moisture for nettles. A good blanket of clover helps fix the nitrogen.


  • #11
    Chisler2
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    Be careful of Alexander as you'll spend decades trying to control the progeny of just a couple of plants. It is highly invasive and vigorous in coastal areas. Though relatively easy to take out by the roots (and a high-quality vegetable for the table!) it is hard work. If it is not already designated as a nuisance plant it probably should be.


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