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I have a strange plant growing up through my rose trees planted on obilisks. I have clematis growing through them but this plant is slightly different and very vigorous,. I now spot very small white flowers in it - NOT clematis! I have not removed it before now thinking it WAS clematis as the leaves resemble it so much but i now think it is a weed as yet unknown to me.Has anyone else encountered this plant?




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I'm wondering if it's a wild Clematis, known as Old Man's Beard. It has small white flowers and can get very big ... and that may account for the similar leaves.
Can you post a photo of it ?

7 Aug, 2017

 

You could have a look at Convolvulus arvensis (field bindweed), it could be a possibility being a weed.

7 Aug, 2017

 

A photo would really help with the i.d.

7 Aug, 2017

 

Agree, we need a photograph

7 Aug, 2017

 

Sorry I can't send a photo. Your reply, Hywel, was very helpful and I've managed to find a picture of the very plant you suggested (Wild Clematis) on the internet. Thank you very much for your help.

7 Aug, 2017

 

Glad to be of assistance :)

7 Aug, 2017

How do I say thanks?

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