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Mystery Giant Plant

Posted by GiantSunflowers Ohio (My Page) on
Wed, Sep 19, 12 at 20:24

Not sure what it is... about 9ft. Thanks for any help!


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RE: Mystery Giant Plant

It resembles Amaranthus australis but is too far north for a naturalized plant.


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RE: Mystery Giant Plant

Yes it does look very similar. I'm in NE Ohio


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RE: Mystery Giant Plant

Amaranth to be sure. Perhaps Amaranthus retroflexus. It is a common weed across most all of the US and Canada. Left unchecked, it can get quite tall. I grew up calling it "pigweed" and "redroot." Maybe one of those names rings a bell with you?

FataMorgana


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RE: Mystery Giant Plant

Thanks for your help!


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