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06-AUG-2013 Christine Hanrahan

Velvet leaf (Abutilon theophrasti)

This is a non-native annual that can turn up just about anywhere, never in any abundance, usually only in ones or twos, at least in my experience around here. However, in some places it is a real invasive of crop fields. I've had the odd one in my garden (not planted by me), and I've seen them in various locations, including in the past at FWG. This is the first one I've seen this year. They have an attractive flower and seed pod. They are in the mallow family.


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Guest 09-Aug-2013 22:33
Agree they have an attractive flower, often known as 'Chinese lanterns'
Martin Lamoon08-Aug-2013 19:07
Interesting specimen, I have never seen these. v
joseantonio08-Aug-2013 04:14
Very nice presentation and, as always, great information about it..V
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