Weed or Herb?

[Chuck]

Well, if you are too squeamish to actually taste the plant why don't you look at the following?

Oregano leaves hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

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[roadrunner]

Well, I was able to go out and squeeze one of the leaves between my fingers today to see what it smells like. It has a fabulously wonderful herb scent but I still can't identify which herb. It isn't quite minty, but my husband thinks maybe oregano. I am even more confused now but it smells really good! I got a picture of the stems, but the leaves are fuzzier than they appear in this picture. Thanks for all your help.

Do they have a square stem?

I'm not sure, but it looks a lot like a plant that grows in my yard, called the Snow Squarestem (and other common names), it's botanical name is, Melanthera nivea.

It has a square stem, but it's not in the mint family, it's in the Asteraceae family. Virtually every pollinator goes crazy over its flowers.

Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS)

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[JenniferJuniper]

View attachment 79412 Monarda fistulosa, wild bergamot - aka bee balm, as @Mrsclem has said.

Yes, that is the closest picture to what I have. The stems on mine seem a lot thicker and full of water but I hope it is bee balm, I can't wait to see if it has those pretty purple flowers!

 

[JenniferJuniper]

Well, if you are too squeamish to actually taste the plant why don't you look at the following?

Oregano leaves hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Find the perfect oregano leaves stock photo, image, vector, illustration or 360 image. Available for both RF and RM licensing.

www.alamy.com

Hahaha. Thanks Chuck, but after looking at those pictures I think my husband was wrong

 

[JenniferJuniper]

Do they have a square stem?

I'm not sure, but it looks a lot like a plant that grows in my yard, called the Snow Squarestem (and other common names), it's botanical name is, Melanthera nivea.

It has a square stem, but it's not in the mint family, it's in the Asteraceae family. Virtually every pollinator goes crazy over its flowers.

Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS)

www.fnps.org

Thanks so much. I am going to see if it produces any flowers. If they do and are white, maybe you're right.

 

[JenniferJuniper]

Hello again, just wanted to give an update on the progress of the mystery plant/weed/herb. It is getting super tall but no flowers, at least not yet. It is kind of blocking light from my tea rose so not sure if it will stay much longer.

 

[Mrsclem]

You should be seeing flower buds soon. All the varieties I have except dwarf are over 3' and starting to bud.

 

[roadrunner]

Do they have a square stem?

I'm not sure, but it looks a lot like a plant that grows in my yard, called the Snow Squarestem (and other common names), it's botanical name is, Melanthera nivea.

It has a square stem, but it's not in the mint family, it's in the Asteraceae family. Virtually every pollinator goes crazy over its flowers.

Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS)

www.fnps.org

If it is a Snow Sqaurestem the flower will look like this, it's about 3/4-inch (19 mm) in diameter and attracts all kinds of pollinators

 

[Tetters]

I know we are foreign but Zigs just said ''Cor, dun arf look like Jerusalem artichoke''

 

[JenniferJuniper]

You should be seeing flower buds soon. All the varieties I have except dwarf are over 3' and starting to bud.

Wow, thank you, I almost lost hope but will keep an eye out for buds

 

[JenniferJuniper]

If it is a Snow Sqaurestem the flower will look like this, it's about 3/4-inch (19 mm) in diameter and attracts all kinds of pollinators

Ooooh that is so pretty! I hopeit hurries up and flowers, I am very curious to see! Thank you

 

[JenniferJuniper]

I know we are foreign but Zigs just said ''Cor, dun arf look like Jerusalem artichoke''

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Those look like it too hahaha. Never heard of that but sounds like a possibility, thanks!

 

[roadrunner]

Ooooh that is so pretty! I hopeit hurries up and flowers, I am very curious to see! Thank you

Me too!

 

[Tetters]

If Zigs is right, these won`t flower until August/September https://www.growveg.co.uk/guides/growing-jerusalem-artichokes/

 

[Mrsclem]

just starting to set flower buds and over 4'. I have several colors including a dwarf pink.