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What is this seedling?

comments (5) February 22nd, 2010 in gallery

Kellticdogs Kellticdogs, member
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Thyme on the right, but what is the taller one on the left?
Here is another pic - the 7 lobes each have 3 little lobes on them. The base of the stems is pinkish red.
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Thyme on the right, but what is the taller one on the left?
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I have a mystery seedling growing with my thyme! The thyme is on the right, but what is the taller seedling on the left? It has 7 rounded lobes on its leaf. Can anyone help?

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Kellticdogs writes: Yay! The mystery plant finally bloomed and I discovered that it is Dovefoot Geranium (Geranium molle). Also called Dove's Foot or Cranesbill Geranium. Yes, it's an invasive weed, but as it will be kept safely in my indoor Aerogarden, I've decided to just let it be and enjoy the thrill of a "new" discovery! Thanks to those who responded with good help and advice! Posted: 3:54 am on March 26th
Calif_Sue writes: I agree, looks like a geranium. Posted: 1:05 pm on March 8th
Kellticdogs writes: Thanks for the info! I've decided to let it continue growing so long as my thyme keeps thriving (and it's still doing really well.) It's pretty exciting to play the "wait and see" game :-) Posted: 2:34 pm on February 27th
ThankGod4Gardening writes: It did remind me of a Nasturtium, but I think the lobes are too pronounced. You might try looking for Mallow weed photos...the varieties vary by region. This is one of those fun mysteries in the garden that are sometimes just fun to wait and watch! I'll be interested to see if anyone can come up with a positive ID.

FYI: I found this website when I was searching one day. It has limited list of plants, but excellent seedling phase photos arranged by name that might come in handy for some of you when trying to ID seedlings you have planted or returning plants: Its the on the Missouri Dept of Conservation site - http://mdc.mo.gov/grownative/plantID/ Posted: 2:43 am on February 27th
Kellticdogs writes: Could it be a geranium? Posted: 3:38 am on February 24th
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