Plant and Tree Identification: Is this an Herb or Weed?

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Author Content NicoleGA Woodstock, GA May 20, 2008 12:17 PM Post #4978554 This is growing in our vegetable garden and the previous owners had tons of herbs planted. Does this look like an herb or just another weed? Thanks- Click the image for an enlarged view. plantfreak78 Rolesville, NC (Zone 7b) May 20, 2008 12:42 PM Post #4978666 It looks a little bit like one of the weedy Amaranths but a clearer picture would help. NicoleGA Woodstock, GA May 20, 2008 1:10 PM Post #4978800 Sorry about the picture quality. I am using my daughter's camera- Here is another one- hope this helps. Thank you! Click the image for an enlarged view. apappas Ames, IA May 20, 2008 11:00 PM Post #4981581 Just curious...when you rub its leaves, does it smell? Allison plantfreak78 Rolesville, NC (Zone 7b) May 21, 2008 12:13 PM Post #4983513 The problem is that the camera is focusing on the soil in the background instead of the plant. Check to see if the camera has a function called "macro" (it's usually indicated by a little flower symbol like this: [HYPERLINK@www.hp.com] ) and use that to get a good close-up. The other thing you can try is to place a piece of paper (preferably dark colored) directly behind the object you are trying to shoot. At least this way if the camera focuses on the background it's a closer background.

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