What's this plant?
Curious as to what is this plant that has grown up in my garden of weeds. And why did it wilt 24 hours after I touched it only gently to photograph it? http://www.junkshop.com/plant.jpg |
What's this plant?
Abutilon theophrastii
http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/...velvetleaf.htm Why did it wilt 24 hours after I touched it only gently to photograph? Coincidence? Bad Karma? "FlatTop" wrote in message ... Curious as to what is this plant that has grown up in my garden of weeds. And why did it wilt 24 hours after I touched it only gently to photograph it? http://www.junkshop.com/plant.jpg |
What's this plant?
thank you! |
What's this plant?
Regardless of the spelling, you were not the one to identify the plant,
Rinkytink. You don't get extra credit for second guessing. "P van Rijckevorsel" wrote in message ... Actually this plant is well represented on the internet, but under its proper name: Abutilon theophrasti gives over 6000 hits in Google versus less than 200 hits for the erroneous Abutilon theophrastii PvR |
What's this plant?
yuk yuk :) well, i appreciate P van Rijckevorsel's contribution. as groucho said, he should get a little bonus -- and if he brings 'round his dog, we'll give the dog a bonus, too. |
What's this plant?
"FlatTop" wrote in message ...
Curious as to what is this plant that has grown up in my garden of weeds. And why did it wilt 24 hours after I touched it only gently to photograph it? http://www.junkshop.com/plant.jpg Velvetleaf is listed as susceptible to Phytophthora blight, which could have caused the sudden wilt. http://www.apsnet.org/online/feature/cucurbit/ |
What's this plant?
scary, that blight. thanks. |
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 09:18 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
GardenBanter