Mystery Plant

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by aramy699, Mar 4, 2017.

  1. aramy699

    aramy699 Active Member 10 Years

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    this plant appeared in one of my pots in the balcony and now has yellow flower- what is its name?
     

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    thanrose Active Member 10 Years

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    Sure looks like a Taraxacum officinale. The little shriveled flower might be turning into the ubiquitous pouf of fluff even now.
     
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    aramy699 Active Member 10 Years

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    Thx a lot - I have searched for the name on google images and believe you are 100% right, it is taraxacum officinale
     
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    Andrey Zharkikh Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Not Taraxacum, which does not have stem and branching inflorescence. This is Sonchus sp, most likely.
     
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    aramy699 Active Member 10 Years

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    It seems that you are right especially with the composition of the flower - one last question: does this plant harms other plants like climbing roses or ageratum?
     
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    Andrey Zharkikh Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    No direct harm, unless it is too dense and takes too much water and food resources. Unlike the dandelion, it is less invasive and easier controlled.
     

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