Folks there seem to think that this is a toxic Solanum pseudocapsicum (Jerusalem Cherry). _________________________________________ In related news, you could let your friend know that all peppers are Perennial, if he wishes to grow an actual pepper that is both ornamental and edible. I have four peppers in the house for the winter. The dwarf varieties - like various Thai chilis - are nice and compact, and have smaller leaves. Josh

Thanks for all the replies. Yes that yellow flower looks like it could be in Hieracium genus, but when I checked the USDA website I couldn't identify which species it might be. I am mostly interested in discerning whether this species is native or not. Many that are listed are US natives but a few were introduced. This flower is pretty weedy in my yard, and it has tenancious roots so it's not the easiest plant to weed. I get worried when something spreads so aggressively.

Hear is a picture of mine. It is starting to send out 4 buds, even some in the smaller pups. Jeff, They just love this Texas sun. here it is younger. My variety has a bit fatter leaf than yours. I have seen many variations of the gasteraloe using the Aloe aristata as a parent with plentu deviations.

Some kind of hickory. Where I live I would call it mockernut, Carya tomentosa.