Wildflowers: What is this plant?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by tmj860, Sep 13, 2011.

  1. tmj860

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    I live in a very dry area of West TX. A strange plant appeared in the dry sandy soil and I am hoping someone can tell me what it is.
     

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    Andrey Zharkikh Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Milkweed Asclepias sp
     
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  3. saltcedar

    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    There are 30 species known to occur in Texas so it may be tough to ID.
    My uneducated guess is A. oenotheroides.
     
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