Author Topic: Flower or Weed (Read 4740 times)

Peggy · « **on:** Jul 12, 2007, 11:47:50 PM »

Tonight while admiring my Blazing Star Flowers, I discovered I have a another flower. My husband says it's a weed. But, I don't know. It's about 9-12 inches tall (the plant) and the flower itself is about an inch across. Here are some photos... maybe you know what it is.

Thanks, Peg

Patty S · « **Reply #1 on:** Jul 13, 2007, 12:26:04 AM »

Peggy, I think that maybe what you've got there is some type of Buttercup... ("Western Buttercup"?)

I have Creeping Buttercups, so they're close to the ground & won't be as tall as yours is.

Part of the reason I think it's a buttercup is because of the stuff at the center of the flower. Watch it & see if it turns into a seed pod. Some (not all) Buttercups do that.

Did you know that Nigella is in the Buttercup family? I had thought it was in the Poppy family, cuz it makes a pod!

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My husband says it's a weed...

Tell Clyde that it can't possibly be a weed, cuz the rule is, "Whatever there's most of are weeds" (My rule!)

Peggy · « **Reply #2 on:** Jul 13, 2007, 10:29:22 AM »

I sure hope it is a buttercup, and I sure hope it sets seed, cause I'll replant.
I want that corner to be filled with flowers of all types and I want them crowded in and just overflowing with color!!

Don't want much do I?? lol, I never do!!
hehehe, Peg

Dianna · « **Reply #3 on:** Jul 24, 2007, 12:02:53 PM »

Looks like a "Ranunculus arvensis" Corn Buttercup to me...

Peggy · « **Reply #4 on:** Jul 24, 2007, 02:02:39 PM »

Quote from: Dianna on Jul 24, 2007, 12:02:53 PM

Looks like a "Ranunculus arvensis" Corn Buttercup to me...

ya it does.... the encyclopedia says it's rare now...
that would be kind of strange to end up with something rare!!

thank you!! peg

MassMama · « **Reply #5 on:** Jul 24, 2007, 08:32:53 PM »

California poppy I think Peg... One of my favorites that will not grow here!!

Jim · « **Reply #6 on:** Jul 24, 2007, 09:12:52 PM »

Well if it is a buttercup, be sure and read this:

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All Ranunculus species are poisonous when eaten fresh by cattle, horses, and other livestock, but their acrid taste means they are usually left uneaten. Poisoning can occur where buttercups are abundant in overgrazed fields where little other edible plant growth is left, and the animals eat them out of desperation. When Ranunculus plants are handled, naturally occurring ranunculin is broken down to form protoanemonin which is known to cause contact dermatitis in humans and care should therefore be exercised in excessive handling of the plants.

And if you listen to Virginia Tech, they say it is a weed. Clyde may be right after all!

Peggy · « **Reply #7 on:** Jul 24, 2007, 10:59:12 PM »

Quote from: Jim on Jul 24, 2007, 09:12:52 PM

Well if it is a buttercup, be sure and read this:

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All Ranunculus species are poisonous of the plants.

And if you listen to Virginia Tech, they say it is a weed. Clyde may be right after all!

Oh, I have to laugh, Clyde will love that one!!!
Thank goodness, at the moment, we have no livestock, save some chickens.. I guess it could poison them too!! But unless they fly the coop, which they have done.. they can't get to this flower. Friday is payday, I will get some chicken wire!!!

Thanks Jim!!! peg

Peggy · « **Reply #8 on:** May 15, 2009, 12:45:30 PM »

Just a short note to let everyone know this is not a buttercup, or 'flower'.

It is in the Spurge Family. It is called Leafy Spurge, Euphorbia esula L.

"Gaborous perennial standing 2 to 3 feet tall....Plants cause irritation in digestive tracts of cattle and may cause DEATH in horses. It alo reduces grazing productivity, crowds out native vegetation and is very difficult to eradicate."

My source: Noxious Weeds of Klamath County, Field Identification Guide.

Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy!! Have a good one!!

Peg

Dianna · « **Reply #9 on:** May 15, 2009, 12:58:19 PM »

I'm happy to see that you have positively identified it, Peg.

Sorry that it is a noxious weed, though...

Peggy · « **Reply #10 on:** May 25, 2009, 11:30:05 AM »

Ya, me too.. I guess that is how it goes though. hahahaha! I've found so many of those weeds, I'm thinking I could write a book! hahahahaha!!!

Have a great one!

Peg

bestofour · « **Reply #11 on:** May 25, 2009, 05:19:59 PM »

is this the same plant?

Tina · « **Reply #12 on:** May 25, 2009, 09:33:31 PM »

I think you both have oenothera hookeri. I weed them out too.

bestofour · « **Reply #13 on:** May 26, 2009, 11:53:20 AM »

Oh jeepers. I have a flower garden full of them. Wonder where they came from.

bestofour · « **Reply #14 on:** May 26, 2009, 12:00:05 PM »

I looked it up and it's also called Hooker's evening primrose. I take that as a personal insult.

Tina · « **Reply #15 on:** May 26, 2009, 02:38:43 PM »

And why I called it by it's Latin name So I wouldn't offend. They are not bad plants for waste places, out in the fields or something. But not in a flowerbed. The seeds are small and sticky so any rabbit ( cat, deer, etc) passing by can get them caught in their fur and sprinkle as they go along. Or your pant legs if you are out rambling, etc. Bird's can also deposit undigested seeds in their droppings. I get a lot of poison oak gifts left by birds.

Jim · « **Reply #16 on:** May 26, 2009, 04:31:07 PM »

Peggy, this is different from your identification. We normally need agreement with the OP as to what the mystery plant is before marking it as solved. I am removing the solved checkmark till you get a chance to consider these most recent comments.

Tina · « **Reply #17 on:** May 26, 2009, 09:44:09 PM »

The thing is, i looked here
http://www.invasive.org/species/subject.cfm?sub=3405
And other pics online of the leafy spurge.
And the pictures above don't look like it.

bestofour · « **Reply #18 on:** May 31, 2009, 02:34:34 PM »

I read that the one you guys are talking about smells good. This one doesn't have a fragrance at all.

bestofour · « **Reply #19 on:** May 31, 2009, 02:36:10 PM »

I know. I'm going to check and see if it has a milky substance when I break the stem. If so. They're outta here.

bestofour · « **Reply #20 on:** Jun 03, 2009, 10:12:02 PM »

They're not milky one bit but I pulled them up anyway just in case.

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Author Topic: Flower or Weed (Read 4740 times)

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