What is this plant, weed?
Constant Gardner (MD USA)
6 years ago
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Smivies (Ontario - 5b)
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What is this plant/weed?
Comments (7)Yes, Epilobium agustifolium. We call it Fireweed here because it's one of the first plants that grow after a forest fire. In my garden, it's a weed because it reseeds prolifically. I probably pull it more than any weed in my garden. Mike...See MoreWhat is this plant/weed? Should I keep it?
Comments (4)Thanks BarbJP! I think it is fringed willowherb, Epilobium ciliatum. On the Oregon State site it says, "It is one of the most difficult weeds to control in container crops, and is among the top five weed species in Oregon nurseries." It is native to California. Looks like it can be considered a weed or a wildflower....See MoreWhat type of plant/weed is this?
Comments (10)Yes,possibly Rue. Ruta graveolens. But the leaf shape is slightly atypical. It's about to flower now, that's why it has those elongated stems. Can you show us when it does so? Can you see if the foliage has a pungent smell? Wash you hands afterwards - some people are sensitive....See MoreWhat is this plant/weed volunteering in my garden?
Comments (3)Thank you! When I googled it, not many of the results looked like, but a couple did, including one described as "Wandering Willy" (on a NZ website). A google search of Wandering Willy did produce more results which match it exactly. Out it comes I guess....See MoreConstant Gardner (MD USA)
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