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Can any one identify this plant?
« on: July 26, 2008, 05:33:36 PM »
This plant sprang up in my pot of Arrowhead. I believe it is just a weed. I just let it grow as I was curious to see what kind of flowers had on it. Thought they were kind of unique. Can anyone tell me what the name of it is? Thanks in advance. :)
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Re: Can any one identify this plant?
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2008, 05:58:22 PM »
Look like Lizard's Tail to me.
(Saururus cernuus)
Quite invasive if let loose, basically a weed.  ::)

How big is it?
If it's over 2 feet tall, it could be Japanese Knotweed.
(Fallopia japonica, syn. Polygonum cuspidatum, Reynoutria japonica)
Horribly invasive. Worse than a weed.  :o

Both plants are in the same family. 8)
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Re: Can any one identify this plant?
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2008, 06:00:23 PM »
Looks like Lizards Tail . Scented flowers?

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Re: Can any one identify this plant?
« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2008, 06:01:53 PM »
Looks like lizards tail to me too :)

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Re: Can any one identify this plant?
« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2008, 07:02:33 PM »
I have one just like yours and when I bought it, it was labelled as Lizard's Tail.

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Re: Can any one identify this plant?
« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2008, 07:08:51 PM »
Look's like Lizards tail to me too .

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Re: Can any one identify this plant?
« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2008, 04:36:25 AM »
I believe it is gooseneck loostrife...check out this link

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/656/
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Re: Can any one identify this plant?
« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2008, 05:12:27 AM »
Interesting, I had a plant/weed just like it come up on its own.  I said it had to be weed because wasn't planted, but DH said plant.,  we also just let ours grow. 
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Re: Can any one identify this plant?
« Reply #8 on: July 28, 2008, 05:24:04 AM »
The top left stem bloom looks like a Lizard's tail bloom stalk from the picture. I agree with those who say it is a lizard's tail.

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Re: Can any one identify this plant?
« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2008, 05:54:17 AM »
Thanks for all the advice on the name of plant. I think I will go with the consensous and believe it is Lizards Tail. Have no ideawhere came from. I think I will just pull out and disgard unless some one wants for postage. Thanks again. :)
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Re: Can any one identify this plant?
« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2008, 09:30:52 AM »
I had a plant like that growing in a corner of my front yard.  I didn't put it there and after a few hours of weeding last week I decided to pull it out.  I'm glad I did.  After reading here that it is an invasive weed....phew weeeee!

 

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