Rose?

[BotanicalBoi]

Hi,

While cleaning out a wooded area on my property, I found several very old flower beds. This post and the next several by me are from these areas. I am attempting to ID so I can make sure to not take out something that I might want.

When I first saw this plant, I immediately thought it was a rose. After taking a closer look, I am doubtful on my guess but have no idea what this might be. As you can see, it spreads and covers a large amount of space. While the leaves appear to be those of a rose, there are no flowers. I would have noticed over the years. Any guesses?

Thanks in advance for any help!

Michael

 

[Sheal]

It looks like Ground Elder to me BotanicalBoi.

 

[BotanicalBoi]

Ground Elder

This seems to be the correct family. I need to narrow down the species. Are they always weeds? Any medical benefits?

 

[MaryMary]

They also have the name of "Goutweed," and Wiki says that it has been used to treat both gout and arthritis.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aegopodium_podagraria


I also found a site that said it is edible.

https://scottishforestgarden.wordpress.com/2013/05/26/growing-and-eating-ground-elder/

Both sites say it is VERY invasive, and make sure you know for certain what it is before you go eating it!!

 

[MaryMary]

I guess I should say that Ground Elder is what I was referring to. But Wiki says that it flowers...?

 

[BotanicalBoi]

Thanks, guys! I can not put my finger on it. Other than not flowering for 2 years, something seems different from the Ground Elder photos I can find. Open to other suggestions, still researching, and hoping I do not have to remove this thing. It is huge.