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Vine growing through lantana - What is it?

katieeyler
9 years ago

I have cut my lantana bush down for the second time this year and both times I've found this rather sad looking vine growing through the middle of the bush. It never gets taller than this, but it seems to enjoy nesting inside the lantana.
Does anyone know what it is?

Comments (3)

  • floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
    9 years ago

    I would say it is a seedling Mulberry that just looks viney due to having grown etiolated struggling up through the Lantana.

  • Embothrium
    9 years ago

    Yes, mystery plants in hot climates (where white mulberries are present) popping up with maple-shaped leaves are often white mulberry seedlings. Later in life these produce the more familiar leaves of the fruiting sized trees.

  • katieeyler
    Original Author
    9 years ago

    Thanks for the help!
    That seedling has to go, especially if there's a chance of it growing large. The area is directly over the main sewer line which is already in terrible shape.
    I'm glad it was caught before it grew!

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