In The Garden: Mystery

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Marian Dewar, Sep 4, 2009.

  1. Marian Dewar

    Marian Dewar Member

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    P9020004.jpg Looked like a sunflower but...stalk and broad smooth-edged leaves are silky to the touch, clusters of tiny buds with seeds inside, the odd one opened, faint cirtrus scent on leaves and buds,leaves draped downward in the beginning. Anyone?
     
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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Please give us a photo!
     
  3. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    A photo or more info would help. Here is a wild guess, Abutilon theophrasti.
     
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    In laywoman terms please...Thanks!
     
  5. togata57

    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Also known as velvetleaf or buttonweed.
     
  6. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Sorry Marian,

    I am sure that Abutilon theophrasti sounds like gobbledy-goop if you are unfamiliar with Latin names, but it will lead you to good info if used to search. Togata filled in a couple of common names.

    Here is a Wikipedia entry that gives more info about the plant.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abutilon_theophrasti

    This is a seriously invasive pest in cropland in N. America (and probably elsewhere).

    Pretty good guess though, eh?
     
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    Eric, you are a mensch, a man among men---a scholar and gentleman, and a shining example to us all. A Forums Administrator for the ages! As Mike Myers and Dana Carvey used to shout (in character as Wayne and Garth, respectively) on SNL's "Wayne's World":

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