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This baby popped up in my yard, I have seen larger ones down the road. The older ones kind of have a reddish tint toward the ends of the branches.
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Asked July 18, 2016, 11:07 AM EDT
This baby popped up in my yard, I have seen larger ones down the road. The older ones kind of have a reddish tint toward the ends of the branches.
Santa Rosa County Florida
Expert Response
Hello,
I think that it is Chinese Tallow -
I think that it is Chinese Tallow -
http://rcrec-ona.ifas.ufl.edu/weed-science/weed-id/ChineseTallow.shtml
It is toxic to livestock, and is a noxious weed in Florida. See:
http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/triadica-sebifera/
Hope that helps!
Cheers,
Mercy
