Does anyone know what this "weed" is growing in my friend's garden in Darwin?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Sue Darton, Jun 28, 2004.

  1. Sue Darton

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    She says she has tons of it and doesn't know what it is. She lives in Darwin, Australia.
     

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  2. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Hello Sue,

    I just spoke with David Tarrant, and he immediately identified it as a Cassia. I've done a bit more research, and feel fairly confident in suggesting that it is Cassia alata, known commonly as candlestick cassia.

    Some links:

    Cassia alata (PDF) from the University of Florida Environmental Horticulture program factsheets

    Potential Environmental Weeds in Australia lists it as being a noxious weed in northern Australia

    Cassia alata from Texas A&M University (with photo)

    PS Your friend from Darwin ought to sign up for the forums and share more interesting plants!
     
  3. Sue Darton

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    Yay! Thank you David and Dan. I passed the info along (m)

    to Donna and she was so relieved to finally have a name for it (she says it's the prettiest plant in her garden so far). I also told her about the invite to sign up here and she just might do it because she has alot of strange things growing around her house. ;) Right now she's trying to clear out all the wild
    passionfruit.

    It's also funny talking with her re: her vegetable garden - here (east coast) our growing season is short and we have to worry about it being too cold - there she has problems growing stuff because it's too warm.

    Thanks guys!
     

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