Plant ID?

10 years ago

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I posted on the Weed forum, no replies. Anyone know? I thought maybe a type of pigweed, but can't find a pic that looks exactly like this one.

This popped up a week or two ago. These pictures were taken today; it's 8 inches tall.

The leaves have a slightly fuzzy texture, not soft like lamb's ear, but a bit rougher. Kind of hairy, I guess. In Pic 2, I'm pulling it to the side to show stems. (That's an Esperanza in the pot.)

Thanks for any help!

Update: I originally posted this on Friday--in two days, it's grown a couple more inches. Tough plant! The only water it gets is if any trickles out from the pot.

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10 years ago

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Omar, Think you may have made a very good guess. Looks a lot like this volunteer which is just showing itself to be some sort of gomphrena:

Almost pulled it because the leaves ARE noticeably larger and its growth a bit more rank than this generic nursery parent (?) that grew nearby last year:

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Vulture61
10 years ago
Hmmm... it reminds me the leaves of gomphrena but wider and more rounded. I also noticed that its growth looks like a plant that was already there and it is re-sprouting. Do you remember what was growing there before layering the gravel?

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10 years ago
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Thanks, Omar. This area was just grass before, and the bed nearby has shrubs. I always have either an Esperanza or Purple Fountain Grass in the pot. I had globe amaranth in a bed pretty far away, last year. I'd love for this to be it. :)
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Vulture61
10 years ago
Well, if it is growing that fast, it will bloom soon. Let us know!

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10 years ago
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Great pics, Bostedo, thank you. I'm really hoping this is what my plant is, love them. I actually meant to plant some this year, so maybe I'll get a bonus. Will definitely let it keep growing, and update y'all. Fingers crossed. :)
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10 years ago
We just finished all-day mowing, weedeating, mulching, watering flowers ... it's 102 here, gasp ... and I gave my seedling some water. I might be delirious right now. Shower and then couch. Ugh, THIS HEAT. I wonder what's it's like to live in Maine or Seattle? I'm craving a cool, rainy day. :D
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10 years ago
Today's pics, still growing like a weed (har har). No signs of flower buds that I can see.
Vulture61
10 years ago
Patience, patience......

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10 years ago
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Introducing ....... the newest addition to my family, Baby G!

We have a flower! :D

Special thanks to Omar and Bostedo -- had you two not identified it, I would have pulled it up.

I guess it made its way from this bed (about 10 feet away) last year?
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10 years ago
Just wanted to post more growth, as of today. Funny, this one seems very happy, in a harsh spot. This area was intended just for my iron bench and a potted plant ... it has thick black plastic with gravel over. Plants are amazing.