What is this plant?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by JBraud, Jun 19, 2013.

  1. JBraud

    JBraud New Member

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    I was walking through my back yard yesterday and noticed this little plant growing near my fence. It has a pleasant smell, so I dug it up before my fiance cut the grass. I'm still new to gardening, so I was hoping someone could help me identify it. I just moved into my home in December, so I'm not sure if the previous owners were growing anything in the yard or not and I have no way to contact them. It was growing near a group of plants I identified as horsenettle. Thanks!
     

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  2. stone

    stone Active Member

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    Looks like boneset. (Eupatorium perfoliatum)

    itza shame that you didn't get a pic before digging...
     
  3. JBraud

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    Boneset has different leaves. They grow directly across the stem connected to each other. This plant's leaves do not.
     
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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    If it started growing near the fence (right next to it) it is probably a weed tree of some sort. Google weed trees for your area. Probably something you don't want, but then again it might be native.
     
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    Yes, It's Camphorweed! Thank you.
     

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