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Apr 24, 2018 3:58 PM CST
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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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Apr 24, 2018 4:40 PM CST
Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)
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I don't know, but if it's a weed, it's a very attractive one.
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Apr 24, 2018 5:46 PM CST
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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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Apr 24, 2018 6:24 PM CST

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I would keep it in my garden also if it appeared.
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Apr 24, 2018 6:27 PM CST
Name: greene
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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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Apr 24, 2018 8:12 PM CST
Name: Leslieray Hurlburt
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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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Apr 25, 2018 8:25 AM CST
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Very cool plant, whatever it is. I agree - looks like a Dusty Miller mutation.
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Apr 25, 2018 1:26 PM CST
Name: Lauri
N Central Wash. - the dry side (Zone 5b)
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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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Apr 25, 2018 1:41 PM CST
Name: Lauri
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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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Apr 25, 2018 1:55 PM CST
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Apr 25, 2018 9:37 PM CST
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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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Apr 25, 2018 10:43 PM CST
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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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Apr 26, 2018 11:24 AM CST
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Euphorbia decaryi. Yes, I think you're right.
https://worldplants.ca/display...
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Apr 26, 2018 2:45 PM CST
Name: Lauri
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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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Apr 26, 2018 4:06 PM CST
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Good point.....
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