Garden questions & answers

Roxana
Here is a sample of the wormwood senna plant in my front yard garden. This little yellow worm seems attracted to the plant. Perhaps this is where the plant's name comes from. Any guesses? Monday February 15 at 21:56 • •
Roxana
This plant is called Wormwood Senna. It grows in my front yard. I cut some flowers from it yesterday, and the water turned a clear tan color overnight. None of my other plants have made the water change its color like this, Does anyone know why this happened? Monday February 15 at 21:53 • •
Roxana
Garden Bird Watching- Starting today, The Cornell Lab of Ornithology has their annual Great Backyard Bird Count. It runs from Feb. 12- Feb. 15, 2021. I plan to watch for birds again this year in my front and back yards. ( I believe it is a worldwide count. Check on their web site.) What birds will … Read more » Friday February 12 at 16:56 • •
Jacqueline C.
How much lawn seed do i need to do a new lawn for 84 sq metres garden Sunday February 7 at 21:40 • •
Susan H.
Continues re espalier. The previous year’s leader is very strong. Could I prune back below last years’s weak growth and let 3 new buds grow from there? Sunday February 7 at 21:09 • •
Susan H.
a I have an Apple espalier with 2 tiers last year’s leader hardly grew at all about 3 cm. the previos Sunday February 7 at 21:06 • •
Roxana
Does anyone know the name of this succulent? Thursday February 27, 2020 at 18:43 • •
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- Elyse B. You could try the "snap plant" app. Its pretty accurate especially with the detailed photo you have. Sunday March 8, 2020 at 00:13
- Roxana Thank you both for your comments. ( I took a break from the garden journal, thus the slow reply on my part.) Tuesday January 19 at 23:35
Ann S.
Anyone know what kind of plant this is? Seems an evergreen ground cover. Growing well in sub-freezing weather. Sunday January 17 at 01:04 • •
Roxana
Does another know why this succulent plant grows a "dragon tail" while others in the same species do not? Tuesday January 12 at 18:33 • •
Roxana
I noticed a hummingbird came by my back yard in late December. I didn't have any nectar in the feeder. I put in some new nectar in the feeder. Thus far, I haven't seen another hummingbird by it. The nectar has not gone down. It is early January in Southern California, and few birds are visiting. … Read more » Tuesday January 5 at 23:57 • •
kathleen c.
I bought this plant at a grocery store and it grew quite fast. It has thick stems (about 8) that grow in different directions. My guess is that it is a type of cactus? Any idea? Wednesday December 30, 2020 at 15:56 • •
Ivan S.
What is the name of this plant? Saturday November 7, 2020 at 08:26 • 1 gardener likes this •
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- Jamie S. Euonymous variegata “silver Queen” Thursday December 24, 2020 at 11:28
- Jamie S. That should be E. Fortunei “Silver Queen” to be exact, i think... Thursday December 24, 2020 at 11:34
Alka M.
Can dry orange peel be used for making orange peel enzyme or only the fresh ones? Wednesday December 16, 2020 at 15:43 • •
Paulina X.
Anybody know what this is? I got it as filler in a potted plant and is growing quite large. Thursday December 10, 2020 at 05:33 • •
Joshua D.
Does anyone know what this plant is? Some type of vine? Sunday December 6, 2020 at 20:54 • •
Maria S.
Help .. I need expert advice .. something is eating my fatsia... I have checked and cannot see any slug or insects .. it is inside in the house ..I got it this new plant few weeks ago from a garden center Friday October 30, 2020 at 13:46 • •
Ada C.
What is name of this plant? Thursday September 24, 2020 at 19:22 • •
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- Arthur B. Does it have a skunk-like odor when the leaves are crushed? It seems to be Cashmire Bouquet, non-native, aggressively invasive, malodorous in groups. Local AG rep recommended we dig it up as … Read more » Friday October 23, 2020 at 15:56
Maria S.
Hi I have this. Hosta o Proiphys And I noticed the viscous liquid .. is this normal (kind of sap) or is infected ? Sunday October 18, 2020 at 12:53 • •
Maria S.
Hi I have these 2 plants but I am not sure of name . They are suffering a bit and I would to check how to best take care of them Saturday September 19, 2020 at 12:46 • •
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- Jenny M. It’s a hosta. Wednesday September 30, 2020 at 08:31
- Maria S. Thank you Jenny .. A friend told me that it looks like proiphys amboinensis Sunday October 4, 2020 at 15:41
Richard Y.
What is the name of this plant and does it repel mosquito like citronella? Sunday September 27, 2020 at 22:10 • 1 gardener likes this •
Lawrence R.
Anyone any idea what plant this is? An elderly lady has asked me and i don't know. Can you help? Wednesday September 2, 2020 at 12:30 • •
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- Ada C. Viburnum Thursday September 24, 2020 at 19:23
E F.
The rhizomes on my society garlic are above the ground. Do I need to replant or can I just add soil/mulch? If I replant how deep? Monday September 21, 2020 at 22:30 • •
Maria S.
Hi I have these 2 plants but I am not sure of name . They are suffering a bit and I would to check how to best take care of them Saturday September 19, 2020 at 12:44 • •
Lucy S.
Please can you tell me what this plant is, stands about 4 feet tall, just starting to flower bud Sunday September 6, 2020 at 13:26 • •
thomas b.
Hi, I have a Clematis and it's just starting to flower but as soon as it dose this happens see photo once this happens it never flowers again until next year why dose this happen is it weather or disease? Thanks Tom Monday March 30, 2020 at 13:34 • •
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- thomas b. Ok thanks, if I knew that I would never have bought them they stay like that over the whole summer and look auful I think I will replace it with something else. Wednesday April 8, 2020 at 12:18
- Christina Eilsø N. what i meant was that some types of clematis get these seedlings when they are out of bloom. maybe you need to be a little patient and watch the bloom - the earliest clematis starts in mid-April here … Read more » Tuesday September 1, 2020 at 19:52
Lawrence R.
Can anyone tell me what plant this might be? Started growing near my bird-feeder, so I guess could have sprouted from some seeds ? Sunday August 23, 2020 at 12:00 • •
Abbie B.
These are growing in the same pot as my aloes and I was wondering what they are and if they are a risk to my plants? They are about 2-3 weeks old. Wednesday August 19, 2020 at 10:54 • •
Catherine D.
Mom passed me the seeds and called them Moon Lily but they are not of the lily family. Monday August 17, 2020 at 21:47 • •
Catherine D.
Any one know what this flowing shrb is called? Monday August 17, 2020 at 21:44 • •
Juliet H.
I thought this was arugula, but now I don’t know. Anyone know what this is? Friday August 14, 2020 at 15:35 • •
Alice S.
Hello everyone. I just took delivery of a plum tree and all the leaves have holes. What should I do? It’s about 2foot high.
Thanks (new to gardening) Thursday August 13, 2020 at 16:18 • •
Kathy E.
Can anyone identify the tall plant in the middle? I planted a perennial wild flower mix and this is what I have growing. Tuesday July 21, 2020 at 12:52 • •
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- Jeanine S. fennel ? Tuesday August 4, 2020 at 08:50
- Katy R. Cosmos bipinnatus - Garden Cosmos. A beautiful pink-purplish flower. Thursday August 13, 2020 at 03:42
Mej J.
What kind of plant is this? It grew randomly in my garden. It is NOT growing like a squash vine at all - it is totally upright. At first I thought it was a type of squash because of the orange little flowers sprouting the way they do on squash, but this isn’t viney. Tuesday August 4, 2020 at 21:04 • •
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- Lynette R. This is a weed; velvet weed. Wednesday August 5, 2020 at 13:26
Jennifer B.
Does my spider plant need to be placed into a bigger pot? 1st timer Monday August 3, 2020 at 03:24 • •
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- Mej J. It would help the plant to put it in a little bigger pot, to keep it healthy and to allow the roots to spread out a little for the plant to grow larger. Don’t forget to fertilize a little bit to … Read more » Tuesday August 4, 2020 at 20:37
Amy E.
What is this Monday May 4, 2020 at 23:09 • •
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- Jenny M. mallow or a wild geranium/mallow edible geranium not Saturday May 9, 2020 at 01:57
- Jeanine S. It is verbena bonariensis Tuesday August 4, 2020 at 08:54
Eva P.
What is this white/yellow spot on this cactus please? Monday July 6, 2020 at 19:28 • •
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- Jeanine S. cork Tuesday August 4, 2020 at 08:52
Kirsty S.
What is this - is it a weed? Saturday July 18, 2020 at 14:28 • •
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- Jeanine S. It is alsem, used as a medicine in the middle ages but now people find it a weed Tuesday August 4, 2020 at 08:51
Carl H.
This plant is growing wild and trailing all over garden wall, any idea what it is please Saturday July 25, 2020 at 15:17 • •
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- Jeanine S. looks like a fruit, strawberry has such long pieces that you can use to make a new plant Tuesday August 4, 2020 at 08:49
Sarah T.
I posted a picture of this dahlia but i would like to know what it is called. Thanks Friday July 31, 2020 at 08:42 • •
Yolanda H.
Anyone know the name of this 2 succulents? Thanks Thursday July 30, 2020 at 00:04 • •
Jennifer M.
Here a pic of a leaf off the tree. Any idea what it is? Monday July 27, 2020 at 00:45 • •
Jennifer M.
What kind of tree is this? Monday July 27, 2020 at 00:44 • •
Sarah P.
Does anyone know what type of plant this is? I was thinking maybe a crassula of some sort but cant find the right one? Thursday July 9, 2020 at 16:15 • •
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- Penny D. Looks like a type of Jade plant to me. Sunday July 26, 2020 at 16:29
jane w.
Anyone any ideas what is eating my Wisteria please? Sunday July 26, 2020 at 11:37 • •
Tina M.
Looking to identify this plant. Someone seemed to think maybe choke cherry. In Indiana. About 4ft tall. Sunday July 19, 2020 at 23:50 • •
Justine H.
I have apples, potatoes, oranges, peaches, etc. Can I grow any of these with their very own seeds? Potatoes do not have seeds, therefore can I grow them or do I need seeds? If I plant the Tuesday June 23, 2020 at 17:57 • •
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- Shania S. I grown potatoes from over grown potatoes in my vegetable basket which was neglected. They grow thick stubble roots. You just need to put it in pot and soil. Within a week you should see decent size … Read more » Sunday June 28, 2020 at 15:16
- Justine H. Okay thanks and yea how bout this!! I've got greenery now where (abt 2 weeks ago) I planted my neglected, rotting potatoes!! Sunday July 19, 2020 at 19:15
Siva K.
What plant is this? Are the fruit edible? Monday June 29, 2020 at 00:44 • •
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- Richard W. Poke weed, poisonous https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflow... Saturday July 18, 2020 at 03:35
- Richard W. https://www.poison.org/article... Saturday July 18, 2020 at 03:38
Susan K.
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Susan K.
What is this plant Wednesday July 15, 2020 at 23:58 • •
Cathy K.
What is this plant ? Monday July 13, 2020 at 22:01 • •
jane w.
Can anyone tell me what these spots are on my Hollyhock please? It's on both sides of the leaves and they eventually die off but it doesn't affect the flowering which is profuse. Tuesday July 7, 2020 at 14:30 • •
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- Lynette R. Hollyhocks often get a rust. Check out this info: https://hort.extension.wisc.ed...
  Thursday July 9, 2020 at 03:29
- jane w. Thank you!
  Monday July 13, 2020 at 12:05
Trisha D.
Two of my green bean plants have bolted. Will they produce beans? Wednesday July 8, 2020 at 16:32 • •
David K.
Is this Lily of the Valley, or a weed? Thanks! Saturday July 4, 2020 at 20:34 • •
Claire K.
Is there a way to determine if a Holly sprout will be a bush/vine or tree?
I have about a smallish seedling that has been growing for a few years- I need to move it so would be helpful to know which it is. There are many of both in the area. Saturday July 4, 2020 at 20:28 • •
Susan C.
Wondering what this is? It’s something I planted but I can’t remember and it’s getting huge and multiplying so I’d like to move it. Thanks! Sunday June 14, 2020 at 15:19 • •
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- Lynette R. It's an ornamental blackberry or raspberry. Yes, they multiply quickly. Tuesday June 30, 2020 at 02:49
De S.
Leadersxxx. Leaves are little Monday June 29, 2020 at 21:14 • •
De S.
This popped up in an unwatered dirt patch. Lovely green, leaders are little, there appear to be "thorns" near the leaf nodes. Monday June 29, 2020 at 21:13 • •
J M.
Please help tell me what this is, name and if plant or weed? Thank you Monday June 29, 2020 at 04:42 • •
Nilsa C.
Please I’d this plant? Sunday June 28, 2020 at 20:35 • •
Cass W.
Can anyone identify? Friday June 26, 2020 at 01:15 • •
Julie M.
What is the name of this plant? Thursday June 25, 2020 at 03:20 • •
Michelle M.
What kind of tree is this? Wednesday June 24, 2020 at 02:16 • •
Jenn C.
What is this? Tuesday June 23, 2020 at 15:07 • •
Sal R.
Does anyone know this disease . This is an hydrangea tree newly planted about a month ago .
Leaves are starting to turn yellow. I water it daily Monday June 22, 2020 at 16:23 • •
Nilsa C.
Please identify this plant Tuesday June 16, 2020 at 22:24 • •
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- Nilsa C. Thank you for the ID. Thursday June 18, 2020 at 21:05
- Laura B. Did you get an ID? Could you please share when/if you do? Thanks. Sunday June 21, 2020 at 05:03
Steven C.
Can you identify this please Saturday June 20, 2020 at 15:33 • •
Alan B.
What bug is this Wednesday June 17, 2020 at 10:58 • •
Agrata Y.
What kind of plant is this?? Wednesday June 17, 2020 at 09:32 • •
Nilsa C.
How to identify a plant Tuesday June 16, 2020 at 22:20 • •
Ann M.
What is this? Sunday June 14, 2020 at 23:06 • •
M D.
Can anyone please tell me what this plant is? Thank you! Thursday June 11, 2020 at 17:18 • •
Pete and Pati B.
What plant is this? It's been great for 4 years and seems to have died back..... Sunday June 7, 2020 at 18:29 • •
Amy S.
Hi does anyone know what could be causing my sunflowers leaves to turn brown? I have 3 and this is happening on 2 of them. They are all in the same individual pots. Thanks Tuesday June 2, 2020 at 16:20 • 1 gardener likes this •
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- John R. With ours we've seen it when watered with a sprinkler and then direct sunlight. We have also had the problem of soil not corect for growing. Like the ph is off or something Friday June 5, 2020 at 05:32
- Amy S. Thank you for your reply. They are growing well and I have removed the brown leaves but think I will repot them as well Friday June 5, 2020 at 08:54
Deepthi B.
Name of the plant Sunday May 31, 2020 at 22:42 • •
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- Stormy B. It is a type of aster. Can't see the centers well enough to tell what variety. Wednesday June 3, 2020 at 22:15
Laura P.
Could anyone tell me what kind of flower this is? My husband brought it home and is planted it but it had no info about it.
Thanks! Wednesday June 3, 2020 at 13:34 • •
Deepthi B.
I want to know the name of the this beautiful plant Sunday May 31, 2020 at 22:42 • •
Meri C.
What kind of flower is this? Tuesday May 19, 2020 at 04:30 • •
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- Meri C. I don't know. It's a question from another garden board.
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- Isabel F. Oh, Okay. It certainly is a strange one Friday May 29, 2020 at 10:07
Todd H.
And another pic. Closer in Thursday April 30, 2020 at 04:26 • •
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- Isabel F. It could be 'Pride of Madeira' Thursday May 28, 2020 at 10:45
- Di H. agree, that is a Pride of Madeira, I have them Thursday May 28, 2020 at 23:20
katherine g.
What baby is this? Thursday May 28, 2020 at 17:12 • •
Kathy B.
Another view of flower. Thursday May 28, 2020 at 14:07 • •
Kathy B.
What is this? Only this one leaf/flowee. Thursday May 28, 2020 at 14:06 • •
Nazmul H.
What is this growing? Is this a fruit? Friday May 22, 2020 at 16:00 • •
Vũ T.
What is this? Sunday May 17, 2020 at 05:59 • •
Tyrrell C.
What type of tree is this one? Friday May 15, 2020 at 03:45 • •
sherri F.
What’s this on my ficus tree leaves? Friday May 8, 2020 at 20:05 • 1 gardener likes this •
dia B.
How do I treat this? Thursday May 7, 2020 at 22:48 • •
Roxana
Will these beautiful lilac flowers fill this bush? Let's see what the weather brings us. Thursday May 7, 2020 at 22:25 • •
Judy B.
Is this a plant/flower or a weed? Wednesday May 6, 2020 at 22:02 • •
Judy B.
Is this a plant/flower or a weed? Wednesday May 6, 2020 at 22:01 • •
Andrea K.
Would be grateful if anyone could identify these plants for me
Thank you Tuesday May 5, 2020 at 12:39 • •
Pearl M.
What is this? Just noticed it growing. Is it poisonous? Saturday May 2, 2020 at 18:48 • •
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- Azure S. looks like Virginia Creeper Monday May 4, 2020 at 17:46
Kathy I.
anyone know what this tree/shrub is? Sunday May 3, 2020 at 23:36 • •
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- Kathy I. has thorns Sunday May 3, 2020 at 23:36
WILFREDO S.
What is this plant? Saturday May 2, 2020 at 17:16 • •
Todd H.
Also this one. It is a tall bush. About 5-6 foot in height Thursday April 30, 2020 at 04:26 • •
Todd H.
Another photo for id Thursday April 30, 2020 at 04:25 • •
Todd H.
Does anyone recognize this flower ? It blooms in early spring and has a bulb Thursday April 30, 2020 at 04:24 • •
Susan B.
I dont know what this plant is Monday April 27, 2020 at 19:16 • •
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- Susan R. Looks like Kangaroo Paws (Anigozanthos). Wednesday April 29, 2020 at 20:35
Susan R.
Any idea what this might be?

Cork, Ireland

Long, Woody stems, about 4’ tall
Waxy, medium green leaves with a sawtooth edge)

Please ignore the azalea next to it- I know what THAT is. Thanks. Tuesday April 28, 2020 at 20:14 • •
Jason S.
Any idea what this plant is? It's currently making fruit. Tuesday April 28, 2020 at 02:28 • •
Mayeth R.
Hi... Please help me identify d plant with a big leaves plus the plants around it... Thank u very much Monday April 27, 2020 at 10:05 • •
Terry M.
Can anyone tell me what thus is please? Saturday April 25, 2020 at 17:51 • •
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- Scott H. Looks like it's possibly a Verbascum. Monday April 27, 2020 at 09:18
Madison W.
Can anyone identify? Wednesday April 22, 2020 at 17:50 • •
Nick H.
Who knows what this is ?? Sunday April 19, 2020 at 18:46 • •
Laurie M.
Are these Zinnia starters? I think they are because we had zinnias there last year. Saturday April 18, 2020 at 17:55 • •
Michele W.
I have a young soursop tree I was gifted with by my neighbors and it has been thriving until recently that I noticed a plague that appears to be taking over the leaves. Please help me identify, treat and eradicate this plague. Friday April 17, 2020 at 15:36 • •
Sheryl L.
Viburnum Lantana? Sunday April 12, 2020 at 21:27 • •
Carly T.
I bought a succulent at my local nursery and was wondering if anyone knows what it is?
Thank you! Saturday April 11, 2020 at 06:46 • 1 gardener likes this •
Nicole E.
Can someone please help me ID this? It is growing along the walls and up trees in my backyard. I thought it was a Moonflower but it has different stems/tendrils that i don't usually associate with a moonflower?? Thanks!! Friday April 10, 2020 at 15:52 • •
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- Nicole E. I should mention this is in the South Florida, Miami area Friday April 10, 2020 at 15:53
thomas b.
Hi

I had this plant outside my front garden and it was stolen can't believe it but nothing surprises me these days. Anyway dose anyone know what's it called please? Thanks Friday April 10, 2020 at 12:22 • •
Tracie S.
For the life of me I can’t remember what this plant is? Early riser, perennial, zone 5. Thanks! Tuesday April 7, 2020 at 18:51 • •
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- Tracie S. Yes!! Thank you so much:) Thursday April 9, 2020 at 12:56
Roxana
This grape vine has produced for 3 years in the same location. Does anyone know if a gardener has to change its location of planting every few years? Wednesday April 8, 2020 at 20:14 • •
Paula L.
This plant showed up in nephew's raised garden bed. Any idea what it is? Friday April 3, 2020 at 20:04 • •
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- Christina Eilsø N. centaurea-montana ?! Wednesday April 8, 2020 at 11:24
- Paula L. Thank you Christina. Would be lovely if it is a centaurea-montana. Beautiful flowers. Wednesday April 8, 2020 at 19:17
Robyn M.
Is it normal for a saucer magnolia to bloom before it gets leaves? Wednesday April 8, 2020 at 13:14 • •
Jay P.
Can anyone identify this early riser in upstate ny zone 5? Saturday April 4, 2020 at 21:06 • •
Michael T.
I have this plant/tree in my front yard. Anyone know it's name? Can it be saved, it's in bad shape. Any hello would be appreciated. Thursday April 2, 2020 at 18:42 • •
Aleksandra M. Ora-pro-nobis (Pereskia aculeata)
Hello, is there any change I could get this plant to have on my backyard please? I live in Sydney is there any change we have someone close by who could send me a little vase or seeds? I would really appreciate it. Thanks Aleks
ale.mirasa@hotmail.com Saturday March 28, 2020 at 23:23 • •
Ania K.
Does anyone know what indoor plant this is? They said it was a dracaena but the leaves feel like a yucca plant Saturday March 28, 2020 at 02:12 • •
Cathal H.
Hi, does anyone know what this is? It is growing from some creeper in my garden in Dubai Friday March 27, 2020 at 11:14 • •
Angelique W.
Any idea's what this is. About 30cm tall. Thanks in advance. Wednesday March 25, 2020 at 05:51 • •
Simon P.
Any ideas on this one? Weed or not? Tuesday March 24, 2020 at 13:26 • •

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