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What is this plant? #339543

Asked July 05, 2016, 11:52 AM EDT

I haven't planted and it sprouted whilst I was on holiday, it's in an old veg patch but has been turned over and all old roots removed so can't understand what it is? 

County Outside United States

Expert Response

It would be helpful to know where in the world you are located.
Dr. Jacquie Jacob Replied July 05, 2016, 12:00 PM EDT
Oh sorry I am in Chamonix Mont Blanc in Eastern France
The Question Asker Replied July 05, 2016, 12:34 PM EDT
The seed is from the soil seed bank. Each time the soil is turned, new seeds from prior years come to the surface and with light and oxygen, will sprout. You'll need to let the plant bloom before we can identify it for sure using a photo. The leaves at this stage remind me of a jewel weed, such as Impatiens balfourii.

Jacki D., Master Gardener Diagnostician Volunteer (Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas Counties) Oregon State University Extension Service Volunteer Metro Master Gardeners (http://metromastergardeners.org/) Replied July 08, 2016, 4:29 PM EDT

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