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Questions and Answers: 2017

Question: Hi I live in Rhode Island and found this plant in my yard, trying to find out what it is. …

  • Question

    Hi I live in Rhode Island and found this plant in my yard, trying to find out what it is. Thank you

    Answer

    Dear Jonzin99, you have photographed Arbutilon theophrasti (velvetleaf), a non-native member of the mallow family. This plant almost always is associated with cultivated soils and does not naturalize well to pristine settings. Best wishes.