Can someone please help me identify this plant?
ziyouzizai
4 years ago
Hi! This robust mysterious plant pops up in the garden right next to my zinnias and cucumber patch. It’s approaching 6 feet tall and serves as a trellis for the cucumber for now... I’m in Chicago, Zone 5B. Not sure if the birds bring it here or if it comes with the Miracle Gro all purpose garden soil for in ground use (I did put 10 bags down earlier in the season hoping to improve my flower yield in the bed). The sheer size of it makes me nervous!
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What is this plant?
Comments (3)It looks like an aloe vera plant. You might be familiar with the reputation of the gel from the plant being used to speed healing from minor skin cuts and burns. Some research has also suggested it works for healing surgical incisions - it is believed that aloe increases blood circulation to the wounded area and has anti-bacterial properties. The evidence is contradictory as some evidence suggests it actually impedes healing. My god-daughter believes it works as she uses it on minor cuts and scratches when she comes in from working in her garden. You can always try it and see if it works for you....See MoreWhat is this plant ?
Comments (1)Shrub honeysuckle, either Lonicera morrowii or Lonicera x bella. The fruits are not edible or even palatable....See MoreWhat plant/tree is this
Comments (3)I think I'm seeing a gland (notch) at the base of each leaflet. If so it's Ailanthus altissima....See MoreMysterious Blooming Plant from Grandma
Comments (1)It looks like Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, 'Double Red'. Here is a link that might be useful:...See Moreziyouzizai
4 years ago
carol23_gw
4 years agoIt is wind pollinated so is the source of hay fever....
I remove plants along a dirt road almost daily. I noticed a variegated Ambrosia..... It was also removed.
ziyouzizai thanked carol23_gwziyouzizai
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