Gardeners Can't Identify Unfamiliar Plants
Several gardeners are unsure about plants appearing in their gardens, either as volunteers or unexpected growths. They seek identification assistance for unknown plants and damage to existing trees.
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“My wife brought this home. What is it and how do I take care of it? submitted by /u/No-Cap9701 [link] [comments]”
“I’ve never seen this plant before. What is it called, and is it native to where you live?”
“We have had this pear tree for years that came with a house we moved into, but could never figure out what kind these are. The one on the far right is 3 inches top to bottom. submitted by /u/True-Celebration-581 [link] [comments]”
“What is on the stems of this plant? submitted by /u/RescuerofdogsinMaine [link] [comments]”
“Hello everyone. I I have this desert tolerant plant unsure of the type. The branches looked dead and brown. I touched them and snapped right off about 1/8 of the tree/ shrub. Some branches are completely hollow. Others are full of white dusty fine powder. If anyone has any idea. I've never used pesticide on my yard. submitted by /u/ConversationFar8578 [link] [comments]”
“This plant grew on its own in a pot that already contained aromatic plants. It has a sweet, herbal smell submitted by /u/Otherwise_Ad_5121 [link] [comments]”
“Hi everyone! I keep getting conflicting bits of information on whether my mulberries are invasive or native. They haven’t bore fruit yet, so if they are invasive, I may destroy the tree because they’re so invasive here in the NE. I’m in NE, NJ. Let me know your thoughts :) submitted by /u/PerroCerveza [link] [comments]”
“Im trying to look this plant up so i can see what i can do to try and propagate the new growth! Any info will be helpful :) submitted by /u/jittery_waffle [link] [comments]”
“About 2 weeks ago this I noticed this growing in my yard and, at first I thought it was some kind of mint because when I rubbed the leaves between my fingers it smelled kind of minty or herbal. But as it got older it kind of changed then whent away. submitted by /u/Typical-Anybody7983 [link] [comments]”
“We have a little garden and this plant popped up out of nowhere. We did not plant it. From an amateur gardener is doesn’t look like a weed but I have no clue. Should I remove it? submitted by /u/xXHawaiianPunch [link] [comments]”
“Pictured first is how it looks rn and then 2nd is how they look when theyre first developing. Idk what this is. I just be throwing seeds and plants in the yard and now I have like 15 of these in various stages. It's not very big, maybe a bit bigger than a fist? The shape is weird as well. I think that tendrils is dry? Could it be ripe? submitted by /u/BlairIsTired [link] [comments]”
“I’m looking for an identification for this very low growing ground cover. I like the appearance and growth habit but it seems remarkably aggressive so I’m not sure if it’s better to keep it or get rid of it. Located in Bellingham Washington, US. submitted by /u/Humbugwombat [link] [comments]”
“I thought I was growing butternut squash but this doesn't look like any butternut I've ever seen. submitted by /u/Unlucky-Diver-7414 [link] [comments]”
“You can drape the vines back in the dirt and they will root. Then snip the main branch and you have a new one. I have one in my dining room that is about 16 yrs old and just keeps going.”
My plant identifier says it’s Black Willow. I use PictureThis.
“There are really so many options here. Probably the best bet is to wander around your local area and look at what's growing well in nearby gardens that you like. You can use something like the PlantNet app to identify them.”
“I have tried identifying this plant with iNaturalist, but nothing is what it looks like. It doesn’t flower and I have no clue how long they’ve been here (we have another one a few feet away from this). I have tried to machete it and go to town on it with shears, but to no avail. It keeps growing back. I tried to pull either one out but it’s hard at the bottom. I can’t feel how deep it is. We moved into this house late 2021, but everything was new. It was a newly established neighborhood and they”
“Volunteer squash has taken over my garden and part of the abandoned lot next door. Need help identifying if possible. So far its about the size of a small baby submitted by /u/Spicy_Cooter [link] [comments]”
“This plant was supposed to be a butternut squash and this clearly isn’t that. Can anyone tell me what it is? submitted by /u/mom-of-4girls [link] [comments]”
Possibly a pannicle hydrangea per Google Lens. Variety 'Limelight'.
“Does anyone know what this bush could possibly be? Husband and I are moving into our home and are stumped as to what it could be. Wanna know how and if I should take care of it! submitted by /u/holy_cadaver [link] [comments]”
“https://preview.redd.it/alwys7x04zkh1.jpeg?width=1206&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e486df6f90f84ae718f57b0b7307bf29ac94bb5d Is what I got after running through PictureThis plant app.”
“I rescued a mystery plant that was about to be thrown out, it's been about four months and I'm still unsure what plant this is - can someone help me identify it? 😊 submitted by /u/BothConsideration847 [link] [comments]”
“I’m pretty sure I have every weed variety in my yard. I am very curious which weed have these seeds that stick to our clothes every time we walk outside? Thanks in advance for the weed seed ID. submitted by /u/jaypanj [link] [comments]”
“Can anyone tell me what plant this is and how to remove it permanently? I waited way too long to try to get rid of them before fully growing but I’ve tried 30% vinegar and it seemed to have just rolled off the leaves. My next option is digging them out but they’ve gotten to be so big that I’m digging at least 6 inches behind the branches to find the base. submitted by /u/Fun_Emphasis_5900 [link] [comments]”
“It came out of nowhere and it’s grown so huge so quick! It’s stems are super thick too submitted by /u/give_me_the_formu0li [link] [comments]”
“It was given as a gift by my partner’s dad and I’m just not entirely sure of what succulent species it is and ChatGPT and iNaturalist haven’t been helpful in identifying it. I live in Australia and coming into the warmer season I want to make sure I have it correctly placed because I not all succulents like full sun exposure submitted by /u/ThatWhyteKid [link] [comments]”
“Workplace wanted to throw this away but I wanted to keep it. (Last dibs!) Can I keep it outside? I think it’s an “inside plant” but there’s no space inside for a plant… Texas. Shoddy photos because they were taken in the afternoon, can get some in the morning. I’d like a name and possibly tips to care for it! submitted by /u/bigcheetosfan [link] [comments]”
Wow love that, double flowered?? The solid white ones are incredible 😲
“Hello! My relatives thought they were buying kabocha squash seeds this spring but they clearly weren't. It seems to be some sort of courgette but I've been googling all week and I still can't identify precisely what it is. We had a bunch of fruits that got munched on by animals and this is the only survivor. I picked it before it could be eaten too but I'm not sure if it was the right move. Is the dual colour bevause it's not ripe yet? Can anyone help identifying this variety”
“Your plant is called eastern black nightshade, Solanum emulans. It's native to Canada. The berries are definitely safe to eat (when ripe). All black nightshade species (Solanum nigrum complex/Morelloid clade species) have edible ripe berries. They usually taste like some combination of tomato and blueberry to me, depending on the species in question. You'll know the berries are ripe enough if they are completely black and easily come off the plant. Unripe berries are slightly toxic and m”
“I noticed this vining plant is growing rather aggressively with one of my clematis. All my clematis are basically done for the year and this somehow popped out of nowhere. Does someone know what this plant is and should I be concerned in case this is invasive or it’s some kind of an aggressive weed? Thanks! submitted by /u/Chantal-Garden [link] [comments]”
“Hi all, Just bought a house and hoping someone knows what sort of plant/berries these are. Fell off the plant at a light touch. This is in southern Ontario, Canada submitted by /u/TheNettleBranch [link] [comments]”
“I thought this was a marigold? I think I might have even transplanted it! But I think it’s a weed? submitted by /u/nosoyvegana [link] [comments]”
“Maybe stupid q but is this a pear tree? Are they safe to eat??? submitted by /u/JWOW707 [link] [comments]”
“We moved into a new house this year and I just noticed these fruits growing from a bush in our backyard. We live in New Hampshire near the coast. They don’t seem ripe yet, but right now they’re just a little bigger than a golf ball. Any idea what they are? submitted by /u/Less_Region9435 [link] [comments]”
“I can’t guarantee you it’s abandoned but I can guarantee you that it is in fact a zucchini plant”
“Plant identification Help this is growing along side my Malabar, I have reused a lot of soil from so failed starts so I’m not really sure. I definitely am keeping a logbook now but if anyone has any guesses .or it looks family herb or veg im brand new so a lot of trial and error but we finally seeing some germinating 🌱 with to my random sort ment of seeds submitted by /u/Rough_Commercial4240 [link] [comments]”
“Hi. Anyone know what thus is? Coming up from a trunk at the ground. Old tree I had to cut down this winter. Should I leave it alone? I can’t identify what it is but it’s growing pretty fast. Thank you submitted by /u/Icy-Locksmith2910 [link] [comments]”
“Hi, This plant settle into one of my pots a while back - I moved it since I thought it’s quite nice but I would love to know what type it is. Any ideas? submitted by /u/Hobnobcookie [link] [comments]”
“Hi I have this growing mostly around flowers I planted a couple of weeks ago and mainly around my Dahlia Patty. Can someone tell me if this is a weed or seasonal flower? On the second picture its around the flowers on the left side bedflower lane. Additionally I have the little shrubby plant on the right (3rd picture when it was grown). We pruned the roses a bit too late and this plant (due to being away during the period they should be pruned). Could you tell me what this plant is, my partner p”
“Growing in home backyard, planted by parents submitted by /u/Technical_Pool8709 [link] [comments]”
“So the pumpkin in question are the first 2 pictures, it’s like they’re long and elongated, almost like they are gonna be watermelon (which I know for a fact they wont be), I also have pumpkin pie pumpkins and the EZ Gro Monsters planted in this bed. (I had no idea how much work those are lol) These are pictured 3rd and 4th, its almost like its a mix between the 2, but is that even how cross pollination works? If anyone can point me in the direction of what variety it is id appreciate it. s”
“I found this corm outside…. Does anyone know what kind of plant or tree it will be before I try to grow it lol submitted by /u/amanval [link] [comments]”
“Hi all, can anyone let me know what type of basil this is? I thought it was Thai basil but the leaves are smaller than the Thai basil I've had in the past. Thanks! submitted by /u/imjuzagurl [link] [comments]”
“I found berries like this in the back of my hibiscus plant. Anyone know what they are? Edible? submitted by /u/coffee_juice87 [link] [comments]”
“Anyone know what this with the red flowers is? submitted by /u/obrce [link] [comments]”