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celia Cleveland, OH(Zone 5b) Sep 03, 2009

What in the world is this? It has invaded my hanging plants. It twines around the stems of my petunias. It has tiny little grape-like balls also. It is very pale green or yellow. Any idea?
Thanks!

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celia Cleveland, OH(Zone 5b) Sep 03, 2009

Here's another pic.

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celia Cleveland, OH(Zone 5b) Sep 06, 2009

bump

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sharonf1 Lake in the Hills, IL(Zone 5a) Sep 08, 2009

celia,
I don't know what it's called but I remember seeing the same thing posted in the Plant ID forum this summer. Sorry I don't remember which month. I do remember that it's some kind of weed.

~Sharon

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Sep 08, 2009

Looks like dodder--it's a parasitic plant. I'd get rid of it--definitely not something you want around.

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celia Cleveland, OH(Zone 5b) Sep 09, 2009

Thanks! Yep it sure is dodder. I read that it is also called strangleweed. That's the perfect name for it! I'm definitely going to have to find a safe place to dispose of it!

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