Hairy wall plant (1 Viewer)

[Dave Pearson]

Hi,

Can anyone help me with this small plant growing on top of a low wall in Hampshire?

The leaves are confusing me. I don't really want to drive back there in a few weeks time when it is in flower if it is something ordinary!

Many thanks,

Dave.

 

[Butty]

Seems to be a composite with a daisy-type flowerhead. I don't recognise it though.
Possibly just ox-eye daisy?? - though an odd time and place for it.

 

[James Lowther]

Hi,

Can anyone help me with this small plant growing on top of a low wall in Hampshire?

The leaves are confusing me. I don't really want to drive back there in a few weeks time when it is in flower if it is something ordinary!

Many thanks,

Dave.

maybe Mexican Fleabane, a common wall "weed"
cheers,
James

 

[Butty]

Mexican Fleabane

Said to be low and sprawling 🤔👎🏻

 

[Xenospiza]

maybe Mexican Fleabane, a common wall "weed"
cheers,
James

Yes, looks fine for Mexican Fleabane, once you convince yourself that it is a smaller plant than you'd guess from the first impression!
Compare e.g. this picture.

 

[James Lowther]

Said to be low and sprawling 🤔👎🏻

It is low, unless that’s a giant wall. As for sprawling, you need to consider what an isolated pioneer plant might look like.
Mexican fleabane is very common on walls in my neighbourhood.
Check out the fifth pic here, for me it’s a good match

Mexican Fleabane | NatureSpot

www.naturespot.org.uk

James

 

[aeshna5]

Definitely Erigeron karvinskianus. Very widespread around London & flowering most months of the year.

 

[Dave Pearson]

Definitely Erigeron karvinskianus. Very widespread around London & flowering most months of the year.

Thanks everyone, you've been most helpful and instructive!

Dave.

 

[IamFof]

And as tough as old boots.