Question: I was sent this photo to id, but can't seem to submit it. Can I email it? To what address? …
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I was sent this photo to id, but can't seem to submit it. Can I email it? To what address? The plant came up in a CT garden that is regularly watered. Submitter is concerned its an invasive. From photo, petioles and stems do not appear pubescent. Submitter confirmed. No flowers yet. I was thinking possibly Echinocystis lobata. Submitter then told me he applied purchased topsoil to garden. Perhaps seeds came in with soil. Any thoughts on id?
Answer
Dear cassiegirl, it does look like Echinocystis lobata to me. The leaf blade outline, habit of plant, and lack of pubescence all support this identification. It is native and it is not invasive. Best wishes.
