Question: This weed/plant is growing in a potter next to my swiss chard and spinach... below are picture of the main …
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Question
This weed/plant is growing in a potter next to my swiss chard and spinach... below are picture of the main plant and an individual leaf? It reminds me of those weeds when you break them apart they have a milky substance inside. I don't want to mess with it yet. Any ideas what it is?
Answer
Dear Jpriccardi, the plant looks like a species of Datura (thorn-apple). These are members of the Solanaceae (nightshade family). There is, in this case, no milky latex associated with the plant. Best wishes.
