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I ordered abutilon bella seeds from Etsy and these grew. They look like an Amaranth and like millet, having many tiny seeds in the center. Please ad...
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What is this plant? #865879
Asked April 25, 2024, 1:10 PM EDT
I ordered abutilon bella seeds from Etsy and these grew. They look like an Amaranth and like millet, having many tiny seeds in the center. Please advise.
Washington County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi,
The plants look like Amaranthus tricolor or Joseph's Coat to me. They are not Abutilon. Abutilon leaves resemble small maple leaves, and the flowers are large and showy, not the small flowers you see in the axils of Joseph's coat leaves.
Best regards,
Sandy
The plants look like Amaranthus tricolor or Joseph's Coat to me. They are not Abutilon. Abutilon leaves resemble small maple leaves, and the flowers are large and showy, not the small flowers you see in the axils of Joseph's coat leaves.
Best regards,
Sandy
Thank you for the clarification.
You are welcome!
