Unknown - weed or flower
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Teresa C
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Does anyone know what this is? It is growing in a raised bed in my vegetable garden.
unknown weed or plant?
18 answers
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Do you have a photo of the flower?
Douglas Hunt
on Sep 26, 2012
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It looks like Chinese Lantern (Physalis alkekengi) (Ground Cherry, Japanese Lantern) Hardy Perennial
R
on Sep 26, 2012
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I have not seen it flower yet. I will keep an eye on it. Hopefully, more pics to follow. It does look like the Chinese lantern.
Teresa C
on Sep 26, 2012
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In the bottom right corner of your picture it looks like one of the lanterns forming. It's still green.
R
on Sep 27, 2012
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Yes, it has a few of the lanterns on it. I will continue to watch. Stay tuned.........
Teresa C
on Sep 27, 2012
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This is the best pics I could get of the flower. Do you still think it is Chinese Lantern? Thanks in advance for all your help!
Teresa C
on Nov 10, 2012
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I think the flower looks right for Chinese lantern.
Douglas Hunt
on Nov 11, 2012
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Thanks everyone!
Teresa C
on Nov 18, 2012
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Is it poison or a weed?
Gayle P.
on Jan 22, 2013
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it is neither, Gayle.
Douglas Hunt
on Jan 23, 2013
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Does it make a flower like a lantern? Thank you Douglas H. for your response.
Gayle P.
on Jan 23, 2013
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Yes, Gayle, it flowers, then the seed pod makes the lantern.
Douglas Hunt
on Jan 24, 2013
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They are very invasive too. Be careful
Keri
on Jun 03, 2014
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Yes - very invasive!
TLC Lawn Care
on Mar 17, 2015
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It looks like a Tomatillo plant. AKA Husk Tomato or Mexican Husk Tomato - good to use in Salsa Verde and mexican cookin
Kathy
on Apr 04, 2015
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Looks like gooseberry to meI had some growing in the gutter seed must have been dropped by a bird I plante it on the ground near the house and now I have gooseberries
Deb
on May 23, 2015
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Looks like the nettle patch my granddaughter just fell into . Thy are very painful reactions fromthem. Burning, stinging, blister type radhes...dig tnm out an be ure to use gloves!!!
Janice
on Jun 01, 2015
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Tney are definitely an invasive WEED!
Janice
on Jun 01, 2015
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