Help me identify this plant

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Hortus Botanicus, Jul 17, 2009.

  1. Hortus Botanicus

    Hortus Botanicus Member

    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Washington, DC, USA
    Is the plant in the attached images some member of the Cucurbitae, perhaps? It makes interesting pods. It grew out of a packet of wildflower seeds, but it does not seem to have belonged with them.
     

    Attached Files:

  2. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

    Messages:
    3,511
    Likes Received:
    235
    Location:
    sw USA
    Abutilon theophrasti, a common invasive weed in N. America. Species is originally from Asia.
     
  3. Hortus Botanicus

    Hortus Botanicus Member

    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Washington, DC, USA
    Abutilon theophrasti

    I thank you!
     

Share This Page