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Posted by bluestemtex tx 8b (My Page) on

Tue, Sep 4, 12 at 13:43

I`m at it again today. I thought this might be gayfeather, but i don`t think it is. It has one central spike sourrounded by four offshoot spikes. The leaf looks vaugeuly cannibis like. Thanks

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Posted by penguu 8 (My Page) on
Tue, Sep 4, 12 at 14:24

does it have a smell? It looks like a buddleia to me.

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Posted by bluestemtex none (My Page) on
Tue, Sep 4, 12 at 14:25

good strong smell, yes

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Posted by fatamorgana Zone 5/6 (My Page) on
Tue, Sep 4, 12 at 14:26

Try comparing to Vitex agnus castus.

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Posted by penguu 8 (My Page) on
Tue, Sep 4, 12 at 14:27

fatamorgana is pbb right. It looks more like a vitex than a buddleia.. (vitex are also fragrant)

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Posted by flora_uk SW UK 8/9 (My Page) on
Tue, Sep 4, 12 at 14:29

Definitely not a Buddleja - Vitex IMO.

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Posted by bluestemtex tx 8b (My Page) on
Tue, Sep 4, 12 at 14:34

yeah but growing beside the highway wild, and very herb looking not shrubby. Very sage smelling

Here is a link that might be useful: Randy Hyden`s Life Blog on the Post Oak Savannah

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Posted by bluestemtex none (My Page) on
Tue, Sep 4, 12 at 14:38

amazingly I do think it is vitex ! wow I`m going to attemt to dig it up if it rains this weekend

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Posted by saltcedar Sunset 30/zone 8b (My Page) on
Tue, Sep 4, 12 at 15:32

TxDot has planted thousands along highways across the state.
Don't get arrested removing it. They strike root fairly well from
firmwood cutting especially under mist.

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