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Jul 6, 2016 4:51 AM CST
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Hi there,

I live in London, UK and I was wondering if anyone know what kind of plant is this and if it's edible.
It sort reming me a cabbage leaves, but I have no idea what it is.

Thanks.
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Jul 8, 2016 5:40 AM CST
Name: Jeanie
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Welcome lurba!
Has this plant ever bloomed? Is it in sun or shade? Is there any smell to the leaves if you rub them? These things will help to determine what the plant is.
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Jul 8, 2016 6:57 AM CST
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Could it be Bergenia?
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Jul 8, 2016 7:50 AM CST
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I got a Bergenia vibe too. If so, should it have bloomed by now though? Maybe a different one than I had in OH (B. cordifolia.)
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Jul 8, 2016 8:27 AM CST
Name: Arlene
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Ours were grown from seed and took a few years to bloom.
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Jul 8, 2016 10:44 AM CST
Name: Jeanie
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That's exactly what I was thinking too.
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Jul 8, 2016 2:33 PM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
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It does resemble Pigsqueak (Bergenia crassifolia) I have no clue if the leaves are edible or not, but the plant does produce beautiful blooms! Try rubbing a leaf between your thumb and forefinger and see if it makes a squeaky noise. Here's another link with information for Bergenia crassifolia: http://www.missouribotanicalga...
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Jul 9, 2016 6:32 AM CST
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I also think Bergenia, there is actually what looks like a flower stem on the left...
It can be used as tea..
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