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what is this #333107

Asked June 16, 2016, 5:01 PM EDT

I ordered carnivorous plants the seeds looked the same as a Venus flytrap but this is not what it is. Now I'm trying to figure out what kind of plant or group of species it may turn out to be. Is anyone able to somewhat get a guess at what it might be?

Montgomery County Tennessee

Expert Response

The photos are not clear enough to identify your plant. It helps to see the leaf veins clearly, and the leaf attachment order on the stem: alternate, opposite, or whorled.
Jacki D., Master Gardener Diagnostician Volunteer (Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas Counties) Oregon State University Extension Service Volunteer Metro Master Gardeners (http://metromastergardeners.org/) Replied June 16, 2016, 8:21 PM EDT
This is a top view with veins and the plant is around 1 month old 
The Question Asker Replied June 17, 2016, 3:13 AM EDT
I don't recognize this plant. It could be a pokeweed, Phytolacca, seedling. There are many other plants with this "look" when so small. Perhaps the source where you obtained the seed can tell you what these plants are?
I will send your question to other experts in case someone knows the plant. If not, please send a photo update when the plant is blooming.


Jacki D., Master Gardener Diagnostician Volunteer (Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas Counties) Oregon State University Extension Service Volunteer Metro Master Gardeners (http://metromastergardeners.org/) Replied June 18, 2016, 12:34 AM EDT
I was thinking it looked like a type of ornamental amaranth but am not sure either.
An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 20, 2016, 10:31 AM EDT

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