I have a weed that I did not know its name. This year, it has lots of folded over leaves and upon peeking inside, a spicebush cat looked back at me. So of course I then had to ID the weed. Turns out, it's a camphor tree seedling! That is if I am correct. I'll get a photo tomorrow. It is a rather invasive weed apparently. I'd never heard of a camphor tree.
spicebush cats
Have you managed a photo of the tree yet or are you comfortable with your ID?
They were declared invasive in Florida. I don't think they are here. Funny though, because one of the uses for camphor is as an insect repellent!
well, you know how butterflies are about eating poisonous plants so they wont taste good to predators!!!
I didn't know that. Smart little things!
Here are some photos. The plant I think is a camphor tree. I dont know how to take non-fuzzy photos.
This message was edited Jun 27, 2012 7:50 PM
Look at my post, on p.2 now, with the subject "Anyone Know This Little Guy". Yours looks like it might be the same one.
yes, it's the same.
I think they are soooo cute !
moth balls are made of camphor btw
The leaves smell when crushed