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The Plant Identification discussion forum at Dave's Garden. Do you have a mystery plant or tree? Post an image (preferred) and/or a detailed description, and your fellow gardeners will help you figure out what it is. Once you have a firm ID, please be sure to...… Read More
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CLOSED: Help. What is this thing?
started by lindafrew
last post by themoonhowlMar 17, 2013334Mar 17, 2013 -
CLOSED: Where on Earth did this come from?
started by Happy_1
last post by Happy_1Aug 24, 2006239Aug 24, 2006 -
CLOSED: plant identification
started by premchandgr8
last post by ResinMay 03, 2008212May 03, 2008 -
CLOSED: Another Native Texas Wildflower?
started by GD_Rankin
last post by GD_RankinAug 12, 2006195Aug 12, 2006 -
CLOSED: mystery flower
started by portharcourt
last post by trackinsandOct 30, 2011164Oct 30, 2011 -
CLOSED: A Pretty Blue stranger ? Try # II
started by ginger749
last post by TerrySep 30, 2011160Sep 30, 2011 -
CLOSED: Attn all ID forum participants: can we better our odds?
started by Terry
last post by BlucyJul 24, 2020157Jul 24, 2020 -
CLOSED: Unexpected Iris bloom
started by kwanjin
last post by themoonhowlJan 02, 2012139Jan 02, 2012 -
CLOSED: Just a reminder ... "Solved"
started by htop
last post by dun1kirkSep 22, 2018110Sep 22, 2018 -
CLOSED: The old gardener called it a Butterfly Bush...
started by HelloMissMary
last post by HelloMissMaryJul 31, 2010108Jul 31, 2010
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CLOSED: Plant 5228, suggestions?
started by Equilibrium
last post by EquilibriumSep 20, 2005104Sep 20, 2005 -
CLOSED: Does anybody know the name...
started by KatG
last post by growgirl59May 21, 2008103May 21, 2008 -
CLOSED: Anywone want to take a stab at this?
started by Equilibrium
last post by Lily_loveFeb 12, 2008103Feb 12, 2008 -
CLOSED: A few straggling unidentified plants
started by Xenomorf
last post by XenomorfJan 12, 2005103Jan 12, 2005 -
CLOSED: Need Help with ID of Low Growing Plant Possibly a Herb
started by photocat
last post by lbrabecAug 22, 200896Aug 22, 2008 -
CLOSED: Identify PLEASE
started by sjweld
last post by Jax4everSep 20, 200794Sep 20, 2007 -
CLOSED: Help with identification of this shrub
started by dave
last post by themoonhowlFeb 03, 201591Feb 03, 2015 -
CLOSED: What is this?
started by gardenpom
last post by icanfindroomFeb 25, 200990Feb 25, 2009 -
CLOSED: I have 2 patches of this plant coming up
started by shihtzumom
last post by shihtzumomApr 10, 201086Apr 10, 2010 -
CLOSED: HELP ME!! What r these seeds I saved?
started by sjweld
last post by kountrykittenJun 17, 200885Jun 17, 2008
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CLOSED: Taking a cue from tortoisekeeper
started by marsue
last post by Lily_loveJun 15, 200882Jun 15, 2008 -
CLOSED: What did I plant now?
started by hanna1
last post by hanna1Jul 04, 200581Jul 04, 2005 -
CLOSED: Hurricane blew pot and all into my yard...what is it?
started by DaleP6
last post by MsMaatiNov 09, 200479Nov 09, 2004 -
CLOSED: My Trip to Irenland - Dublin Zoo
started by Kiyzersoze
last post by Mr_CanthusJun 15, 201078Jun 15, 2010 -
CLOSED: Need an ID for gifted plant Dracaena or maybe a Yucca?
started by podster
last post by 1cros3nails4gvnNov 06, 200778Nov 06, 2007 -
CLOSED: What in the world?
started by rylaff
last post by hope43Jun 04, 200578Jun 04, 2005 -
CLOSED: What tree is this?
started by Decumbent
last post by EquilibriumJan 27, 200775Jan 27, 2007 -
CLOSED: help patrick henry elementary identify plants please?
started by CherieLynn
last post by crystalspinJul 28, 200475Jul 28, 2004 -
CLOSED: ROAD SIDE LILY
started by Georgiaredclay
last post by gingerlilyNov 18, 200275Nov 18, 2002 -
CLOSED: ID for a little tree-PLEASE
started by mekos
last post by mekosAug 04, 200974Aug 04, 2009
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CLOSED: Weed or not?
started by Doryb
last post by htopJun 20, 200972Jun 20, 2009 -
CLOSED: Another Texas Native? II
started by GD_Rankin
last post by rwmedicOct 21, 200672Oct 21, 2006 -
CLOSED: Tree Identification with pictures
started by ineedacupoftea
last post by ineedacupofteaOct 09, 200672Oct 09, 2006 -
CLOSED: Anyone know the name of this one??
started by Kell
last post by KellJun 18, 200672Jun 18, 2006 -
CLOSED: Wildflowers
started by Xenomorf
last post by XenomorfJun 13, 200671Jun 13, 2006 -
CLOSED: CLOSED: No idea: recognize it anyone?
started by flowerehj
last post by ArchAngeL01May 18, 200969May 18, 2009 -
CLOSED: what is it? grass
started by smithrach40
last post by smithrach40Feb 27, 200669Feb 27, 2006 -
CLOSED: what kind of mushroom is this?
started by zameluzza
last post by gardenwifeOct 03, 200368Oct 03, 2003 -
CLOSED: Tall, elegant weed and fragrant too! ID please?
started by podster
last post by podsterOct 18, 200967Oct 18, 2009 -
CLOSED: Hosta ID please :)
started by SW_gardener
last post by City_SylviaJun 03, 200667Jun 03, 2006