Has anyone grown aubergine plants? (Mine doesn't look like one.)

dannie

This grew from a pot of previously sown aubergine seeds.  Any ideas what it is?  Thanks.

Dustyevsky

Looks like a dahlia to me. I like the purple leaved kinds myself.

Snowdrop08

I thought Dahlia at first, but could it be Elderflower? (Very pungent when crushed.)

twopenny

My first thought was Elder.

Heck I've seen a lot of them in my time they do seed well. Only needs a visiting bird to drop a fruit or from the other end, the seed

One way to know for (almost sure) is to use the plant identifier app. Or find a friend who has it.

-taff

Picture This says Elder.

Dustyevsky

-taff said:

Picture This says Elder.

  I tend to agree now. While it does look dahlia-ish, it looks even more elder-ish.

dannie

Very interested to hear your opinions. Thanks.

FreeBear

Could it be ground elder ?

If it is, don't plant it out in the garden, or you'll never get rid of it again.

dannie

Thanks FreeBear, I've had a read about how "invasive" ground elder is.  Whatever it is, I wont be planting it out in the garden.

Rosalynda

As soon as i saw it i thought Elder as others have said.

Katiehound

I also thought elder- thought of elder flower cordial & elderberry port!!