Is this a weed? in the Plant ID forum

Apr 24, 2018 3:58 PM CST

Colorado

I can't find a picture of this anywhere online. It could be a weed but it has rubbery leaves almost like a succulent. Found in Northern Colorado.

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porkpal

Apr 24, 2018 4:40 PM CST

Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)

I don't know, but if it's a weed, it's a very attractive one.

Porkpal

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DaisyI

Apr 24, 2018 5:46 PM CST

Name: Daisy I
Reno, Nv (Zone 6b)
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I don't know either but if it came up in my yard, I'd keep it.

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ScotTi

Apr 24, 2018 6:24 PM CST

Name: Scott
Tampa FL (Westchase)

I would keep it in my garden also if it appeared.
Ones weed may be another ones flower and ones flower may be another ones weed.

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greene

Apr 24, 2018 6:27 PM CST

Name: greene
Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b)
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Looks interesting. It reminds me of Dusty Miller aka Jacobaea maritima, synonym Cineraria maritima but with extra twists and turns.

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HamiltonSquare

Apr 24, 2018 8:12 PM CST

Name: Leslieray Hurlburt
Sacramento California (Zone 9b)

Could it be a Glaucium? I'm growing one that made me think they may be related. I've read that in some places mine is a weed. I would love to have whatever yours is also. It's looks gorgeous.

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islander

Apr 25, 2018 8:25 AM CST

Salt Spring Island, BC (Zone 8b)

Very cool plant, whatever it is. I agree - looks like a Dusty Miller mutation.

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lauribob

Apr 25, 2018 1:26 PM CST

Name: Lauri
N Central Wash. - the dry side (Zone 5b)

It looks like it could be something in the Dusty Miller family except for the description of 'rubbery leaves'. Dusty Miller is soft and velvety, not rubbery. Whatever it is, it's gorgeous!

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lauribob

Apr 25, 2018 1:41 PM CST

Name: Lauri
N Central Wash. - the dry side (Zone 5b)

Here is photo of another glaucium that looks sort of close. I think Leslieray could be on to something.
http://luirig.altervista.org/c...

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plantladylin

Apr 25, 2018 1:55 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

It does resemble Glaucium

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Amanda2787

Apr 25, 2018 9:37 PM CST

Colorado

I found out it is euphorbia Decaryi? It is a succulent found mostly in tropical and sub tropical conditions but also in rocky places. I could fill a semi trunk with all of them around here. And I only noticed them this year on a hike. Cool.

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islander

Apr 25, 2018 10:43 PM CST

Salt Spring Island, BC (Zone 8b)

Does it bleed a white sap when you break off a leaf? If not, its not an Euphorbia. I have my doubts on the ID.

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Leftwood

Apr 26, 2018 11:24 AM CST

Name: Rick R.
Minneapolis, MN, USA zone 4

Euphorbia decaryi. Yes, I think you're right.
https://worldplants.ca/display...

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lauribob

Apr 26, 2018 2:45 PM CST

Name: Lauri
N Central Wash. - the dry side (Zone 5b)

The picture looks pretty close, but I have to wonder at the hardiness factor. You say it's growing wild in Colorado? Not really subtropical. I found one source that listed it as only hardy to 40°.

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Leftwood

Apr 26, 2018 4:06 PM CST

Name: Rick R.
Minneapolis, MN, USA zone 4