One for the foraging experts

[gunslinger]

What is this

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Looks like how a mate of mine described hedge garlic.
I have rubbed the leaves and it doesnt smell of anything.

But I'd rather an expert opinion please.

GS

 

[British Red]

Looks very similar but the flowers look a bit odd

This is "Hedge Garlic"

 

[Iona]

Looks like it to me, just with blooming big flowers! Not that I'm advocating it as sensible in all circumstances, but I'd probably taste it (& spit it out). If it tastes pleasant and oniony, you'll have your answer!

 

[Iona]

a quick google gave me this... http://www.tracingpaper.org.uk/2009/03/02/hedge-garlic/

looks like your pic to me

 

[HillBill]

Looks very similar but the flowers look a bit odd

This is "Hedge Garlic"

The bunch of flowers is larger. But the flowers themselves are identical if you look closer Red. I see your point though

I would say Hedge Garlic too. Get it munched. Nice in a salad.

 

[gunslinger]

But should it not smell garlicky or oniony ?

GS

 

[Iona]

nah, smells of nothing much. Tastes awesome though, it's everywhere here and a bit of a favourite

 

[British Red]

I can smell the allium scent - but only by crushing and rubbing and then sniffing...its mild though . nothing like ramsoms

I suspect it is the same - its not a nettle as the flowers are all wrong for white dead nettle. Looks an oddly pale green (growing n a very shady spot maybe) but sometimes photos aren't that true.

Its certainly out - I picked some today

Red

 

[Nagual]

Looks virtually identical to the ones we saw out in Eglington Park this weekend. Tasted just like a combination of garlic and mustard, great if you like mustard..not so great if you don't...which I don't unfortunately..

 

[Jumbalaya]

That is absolutely Hedge Garlic/Jack-by-the-Hedge/Garlic Mustard [Alliaria petiolata]. Largely loses its garlic smell and taste one the plant is in flower... as it is in the picture.

Best
M

 

[jimford]

The problem is that 'garlic mustard' grows just where dogs like to cock their legs!

Jim