Plant ID

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  1. Jay

    Jay Member

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    I went down to the pond today and these came back in my socks. Any idea what plant they're from?

    Scratch that a friend as informed me that it is of the Xanthium genus. Anyone else think so?
     

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  2. natureman

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    Correct, possibly Xanthium strumarium
     
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    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Sometimes sold as porcupine eggs
     
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  4. Daniel Mosquin

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

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    Xanthium does seem likely - habitat is correct, certainly.
     
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