PLEASE Identify this Minnesota Plant

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by PlantID, Jul 3, 2009.

  1. PlantID

    PlantID Member

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    This plant was given to me at "Friends of the School" Plant Sale at the state fair and I've spent the last 2 years trying to figure out what it is! Could someone please help me Identify this plant using the pictures and clues below. I check this forum daily so please post any questions here. Thanks in advance!

    Clues:
    This plant is a perennial surviving cold Minnesota Winters.
    This plant produces several small yellow flowers. (about 2" diameter)
    The yellow flowers produce several pedals (similar to a daisy)
    It's not Comfrey because Comfrey produces purple flowers.

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    Last edited: Jul 4, 2009
  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Re: ID this Minnesota Plant

    Try again later when in bloom. If coming back after the winter it is a perennial. Annuals complete their life cycle within one year, hence "annual".
     
  3. Nath

    Nath Active Member

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    Re: ID this Minnesota Plant

    Does it flower at all? It deos look a lot like Cunfrey from the leaves, that would die back each year too and then produce new growth.

    A bit difficult to tell without more information.

    Nath
     
  4. Nath

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    Sorry that should have read Comfrey, never type and watch the tennis at the same time!!
     
  5. lorax

    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Re: Please identify this Mystery Plant

    It looks an awful lot like Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) to me. Compare
     

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