Weed ID

[mysteryduck]

Hello!

Could anyone help me identify this weed? Wondering if it’s marestail?

[Thelma Sanders]

Not Marestail - it's Hairy Bittercress, I think, looking at the flower and seed pod. Get it all out quick 'cos the seeds spread like crazy once the seed pods 'pop' *grumble grumble*

[mysteryduck]

Phew! Will do. Thanks for the tip.

[burnie]

You can eat them just like watercress in salads and sandwiches

[Babru]

Bittercress is a pest but pulls out easily enough. Mare's tail is a nightmare I have the first and thank my lucky stars I don't have the second!

[Mitzi]

You can eat them just like watercress in salads and sandwiches

Really? From the name I assumed they would taste bitter. Is that true? Just the leaves, presumably, or the flower stalks as well?