Variegated leaves for ID

chrishorak · #1 (**permalink**) 09-03-2009, 09:36 PM

Hi

Spotted these leaves coming through in the undergrowth. Anyone got any idea what they are?

Thanks

davidbr · #2 (**permalink**) 09-03-2009, 09:54 PM

It's subspecies argentatum of Yellow Archangel, Lamiastrum galeobdolon - the variegated form's a garden escape, although L. galeobdolon itself is a native plant.

Sometimes it's known as Silver Archangel, Variegated Archangel or Variegated Yellow Archangel, and it's becoming increasingly common as an escape, especially anywhere near civilization. Once out in the wild, it spreads at a hell of a rate

KeenTeen17 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-03-2009, 10:27 PM

agreed with Dave. Its L. galaeabdolon spp. argentatum. Its a rampant pest but the flowers are really nice. It should start to be in flower soon.

chrishorak · #4 (**permalink**) 11-03-2009, 09:26 PM

Thanks guys, I'll look out for it again when it is in flower.

davidbr · #5 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by KeenTeen17

agreed with Dave. Its L. galaeabdolon spp. argentatum. Its a rampant pest but the flowers are really nice. It should start to be in flower soon.

Indeed, it's a fine sight when in flower - and is it really such a problem for our native species?

I've only ever seen it in urban situations, waste-land mostly, and as far as I know it tends to mostly spread vegetatively (though seeds are certainly fertile; it can and does self-seed on occasions

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In the locations I've seen it, I'd welcome its' presence; it certainly livens up a dull winter hedgerow