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Hello, Can you identify this plant for me, please? It is growing in a shaded, moist, rich soil environment and spreading with rhizomes. Thank you ...
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plant ID #824154
Asked April 01, 2023, 4:47 PM EDT
Hello,
Can you identify this plant for me, please? It is growing in a shaded, moist, rich soil environment and spreading with rhizomes. Thank you in advance for your help.
Bob
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
The leaves are only emerging, so a positive ID is tricky. It almost looks like a Solanum, like the weedy nightshades. If you bruise a leaf, is there a distinctive scent?
I hope you'll share photos in the next few weeks as there is more plant to see.
I hope you'll share photos in the next few weeks as there is more plant to see.
OK, thanks. I'll see if it flowers.
A few leaves fully emerged so the whole shape can be seen is probably enough. When they are out, send photos of this wider view, and a closer one of a leaf with growing tip.