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Stephenb

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Herb needs identification
« on: December 01, 2010, 02:53:55 PM »
Anyone know what this aromatic low shrub is. It was seen in a small herb garden in the centre of Winchester, Hants. A Lippia/Aloysia of some kind perhaps?

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Re: Herb needs identification
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2010, 03:13:22 PM »
It looks to me like a Caryopteris of some sort Stephen. 
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Re: Herb needs identification
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2010, 05:22:23 PM »
Thanks, Ashley - that looks right! I guess it was an aromatic herb garden for the blind or similar. Have never heard of Caryopteris being used as a culinary herb.
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Re: Herb needs identification
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2010, 11:34:52 AM »
While we're on the subject here's a shot of this herb garden in Winchester. Didn't notice at the time, but King Alfred is up on the roof (top right) repairing a few slates  ;)

This view will look a bit different today with the reported 1ft snowfall in Hampshire...
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Re: Herb needs identification
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2010, 01:05:19 PM »
Lovely picture Stephen and good to see that Alfred had a practical side after all.
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