unknown plant in my garden (help)

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by yorel2008, Sep 21, 2008.

  1. yorel2008

    yorel2008 Member

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    this plant is growning in my garden and no one knows what it is. Please help me identify. thanks. it has a small yellow flower, it has a small pod the size of a dime , the plant overall is a light green, with a little hair on the stem, it grows tall like a bean stalk, with large round heartshaped leaves.
     

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  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Abutilon theophrasti - a pest species in North America.
     
  3. Weekend Gardener

    Weekend Gardener Active Member 10 Years

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    LOL! I bet Ron can still ID the plant if the picture appears like this:

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  4. Cereusly Steve

    Cereusly Steve Active Member

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    Nothing worse than some anonymous interloper running amuck in the garden.

    Odd that nobody could ID it. Abutilon theophrasti is an easy to ID plant. It is considered a noxious weed but at the same time has many uses. It is especially famous for its distinctive fruit.
     

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