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13 years ago

I took a picture including the stem of the plant. I've been watching for flower buds but haven't seen anything. The plant is in the shade first thing in the morning and in sun the rest of the day. It doesn't seem to wilt even in this hot weather we've had.

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carol23_gw
13 years ago
Perhaps a weedy Chenopodium.
tyrlych
13 years ago
Looks more like Iva xanthifolia to me.
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noreen_2010
Original Author
13 years ago
I looked up both suggestions and the Iva xanthifolia certainly looks about right. I'll be watching to see if flowers appear that may be the deciding factor.
Thank you everyone for your help.
tyrlych
13 years ago
When find, post pictures of the flowers here, please, -- this might be something else, -- Xanthium for instance.
noreen_2010
Original Author
13 years ago
The plant in question seems to be getting seeds? It could be blossoms but so far everything is green. It's like little clusters of round, green thingys. lol I'll post another picture after the plant has progressed more.
tyrlych
13 years ago
Of course, it will shoot tiny flowers (producing significant amount of pollen), it will set seeds after that.
I recently visited my parents and took some pictures for you, -- here it is especially common in south regions. May be you recognise your green thingys on the last photo.

Here is a link that might be useful: Iva xanthifolia
noreen_2010
Original Author
13 years ago
That is exactly it, tyrlych!

Since it is labled as being poisonous I don't think I want it around. Too bad cause it is a nice looking plant.
My chickens are using it for shade and I'm not sure it is a good idea. :)
Have you or your parents had any problems with this plant being around? It says if you touch the leaves it will cause dermatitis. And it causes abnormal redness.
Thanks for the information.

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