What be this then?

[Sweepster]

Can anyone identify this plant? I thought it might be white deadnettle (lamium album), but the flowers seem different - flat, rather than hooded.

[HayleyB]

I've a load like that and been wondering what it be too

[Capsid]

Garlic mustard. It's the food plant for the caterpillar of the orange tip butterfly. You should be able to see them laying now.

[Sweepster]

Gold star and victory lap for Mr Capsid

Cheers

[lynda66]

we have loads of that out the back, but never seen an orange tip butterfly

[coreopsis]

If it's garlic mustard,then...
Is it for caterpillars or people to eat?Sounds tasty

[Capsid]

If it's garlic mustard,then...
Is it for caterpillars or people to eat?Sounds tasty

Yes, the leaves. flowers and fruit are edible and best when young, although I've never tried it. Guess what they have a mild garlic and mustard flavour!

[Herbie]

I pulled aload up today in my garden and it certainly smells garlicy and has a huge tap root!

[Sweepster]

I've left mine cos it looks quite nice...

[Scotkat]

Great veggie blog Herbie

[Flummery]

Also known as Jack by the Hedge. You can actually use it crushed up fresh with balsamic vinegar and oil to make a dressing for things like strong fish - mackeral for example. A leaf or two on a sandwich is quite invigorating too!