Question: I was asked to identify a plant growing in an open field.Basically appears as a nuisance plant of little to …
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I was asked to identify a plant growing in an open field.Basically appears as a nuisance plant of little to no redemptive value. Field is at the base of a hill so water does drain to the edge of the field but never forms standing water, thus relatively decent drainage. This plant has covered a substantial area- 300 sq. ft. Unfortunately little to identify- no flower, no fruit. Plant currently stands about 12-15", tough stemmed. I can not key this plant. Thanks for your help.
Answer
Dear stevenpalmer, it looks that you have photographed Apocynum androsaemifolium (spreading dogbane). This is a native plant that is a host to the opal beetle (check out images of this beetle online, it is very beautiful). Best wishes.
