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Thu, Jul 26, 12 at 1:00
| This weed started growing a few days after I transplanted a banana plant with fresh Miracle Gro cactus soil, about two months ago now. I don't think I've seen it growing naturally here in MN. I let it grow for curiousity's sake since it hasn't seemed to affect the banana at all. It started flowering this week. They're tiny whitish/purple flowers with four pairs of pedals. The leaves look similar to a peppermint plant but I couldn't find any other info on it.
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- Posted by lisanti07028 z6NJ (My Page) on Sun, Jul 29, 12 at 14:54
| What do the leaves feel like? |
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- Posted by delorean76 none (My Page) on Sun, Jul 29, 12 at 21:25
| Nothing special, just a normal leaf. No aroma or anything either. Not sure if there's anything else you're looking for. Thanks |
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- Posted by purpleinopp 8b AL (My Page) on Mon, Jul 30, 12 at 10:15
| Try the name that plant forum? |
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- Posted by finchelover 5b-6 (My Page) on Mon, Jul 30, 12 at 19:23
| are the leaves a prickly type ,it looks like a wild weed we find on our farm but I don't know the name |
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- Posted by delorean76 none (My Page) on Wed, Aug 1, 12 at 3:47
| They're just normal smooth leaves. Maybe I should put it in the plant forum since it doesn't appear to be a common weed. |
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- Posted by delorean76 none (My Page) on Mon, Aug 6, 12 at 16:19
| I found out it's a broad-leaved willowherb. I found the answer in the link below: |
Here is a link that might be useful: LINK
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| Yes it's an Epilobium. I am not familiar with N American species but it is definitely a willow herb. Get the seed heads off before they burst. They disperse by downy parachutes, like dandelions. |
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