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This morning I was walking about my garden and noticed this growing in one of my raised beds. Initially when I saw it, I thought it was an overgrown c...
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What is this tree or weed? #143891
Asked July 29, 2013, 12:48 PM EDT
This morning I was walking about my garden and noticed this growing in one of my raised beds. Initially when I saw it, I thought it was an overgrown clover, but once I pulled it out of the ground it was obviously not a clover. I completed a Google Image search, but was unable to find a match. Any clue on what it is? Is it worth keeping or should I dispose of it immediately? I have attached one image, but have more photos. If you need more photos to assist with the ID, please let me know.
Thank you for your assistance,
Marc Webber
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Deschutes County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi Marc, We can identify this plant to family, not to genus or species until it flowers. I do not believe it is a tree but rather an annual or perennial from the Fabaceae(bean/pea family). If you let it flower, send me a photo then to the email address below and I can further identify it. I do not recognize as one of our invasive species.
Thanks, Amy Jo
Thanks, Amy Jo