Looks familiar but what is it? in the Plant ID forum

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Jul 16, 2016 1:50 PM CST

Name: Christine
North East Texas (Zone 7b)
Living In Truth - Fearless

It seems like I know what this one is but I don't. What is it?

May your life be like a wildflower, growing freely in the beauty and joy of each day --Native American Proverb

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porkpal

Jul 16, 2016 2:09 PM CST

Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)

It's not pig weed is it?

Porkpal

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sooby

Jul 16, 2016 2:14 PM CST

Name: Sue
Ontario, Canada (Zone 4b)

Not pigweed but looks like another kind of Amaranthus

https://www.google.ca/search?q...

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Jul 16, 2016 2:15 PM CST

Name: Christine
North East Texas (Zone 7b)
Living In Truth - Fearless

Yes, that must be it!! Thank you, Porkpal.

May your life be like a wildflower, growing freely in the beauty and joy of each day --Native American Proverb

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sooby

Jul 16, 2016 2:18 PM CST

Name: Sue
Ontario, Canada (Zone 4b)

I was thinking not pigweed because the flowers aren't hanging

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Jul 16, 2016 2:26 PM CST

Name: Christine
North East Texas (Zone 7b)
Living In Truth - Fearless

Hmmm. I was thinking Amaranthus retroflexus. But now wondering which pigweed it could be. I think I usually see this plant with the leaves full of holes from insects munching on them.

May your life be like a wildflower, growing freely in the beauty and joy of each day --Native American Proverb

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Jul 16, 2016 2:55 PM CST

Name: Christine
North East Texas (Zone 7b)
Living In Truth - Fearless

Maybe Amaranth palmeri? My plant is growing in mostly shade?

Palmer's Amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri)
http://www.eattheweeds.com/pal...

May your life be like a wildflower, growing freely in the beauty and joy of each day --Native American Proverb

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sooby

Jul 16, 2016 4:27 PM CST

Name: Sue
Ontario, Canada (Zone 4b)

You don't think it is one of the green forms of Amaranthus caudatus?

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porkpal

Jul 16, 2016 5:23 PM CST

Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)

I still vote for pigweed or possibly lambs quarters/goosefoot.

Porkpal

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wildflowers

Jul 16, 2016 5:44 PM CST

Name: Christine
North East Texas (Zone 7b)
Living In Truth - Fearless

Well, it's growing in mostly shade at the edge of the back patio where the chickens like to go. Sometimes they deposit "stuff" which could extend the possibilities. Nearby-to the right is a wild currant tomato plant and something that looks like it might be some kind of sorghum.