Can someone identify this mystery seedling?
I purchased a couple of rose bushes from a mobile vendor and this small seedling was growing alongside one of the bushes.
At first, I assumed it was a weed, but now I don't think so. The seed it sprouted from is fairly large.
Can anyone tell me what the name of this plant/flower is?
The leave are just a couple of inches long now, but I imagine they will increase in size as the plant matures. I'll let pictures can do the rest of the talking. ;-)
btw... I am in zone 9.
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Best Answer 7 years ago
It looks like a lychee seedling to me.
Answer 7 years ago
. . . and it looks like you may be able to grow it successfully outside in your climate.
Answer 7 years ago
It really does look just like a Lychee seedling... right down to the seed and growing pattern.
It's spent it's whole life living within a few inches of a white rosebush until I transplanted it a few days ago. I wonder if the planting was done intentionally. Possibly the pair have a known symbiotic relationship like some other plants do?
lol... I probably won't see the vendor again for another month and my Spanish is *limited*. Simply posing the question comprehensively would be nearly impossible. ;-/
Even the phrase "Green Thumb" does not translate to Spanish accurately. Life occasionally has it's limitations. ;-)
At any rate, I'm so glad I didn't just pull it out! It's doing very well, and I thank you for the info, AndyGadget! I learned a lot... including not to fertilze this youngster.
lol... I gotta twofer... YAY for me!!! ;-D
Answer 7 years ago
It was the seed that gave it away to me - I knew I'd seen a large fruit seed like that but it took me a couple of minutes to remember what fruit it was from. After that, Google was my friend to verify the leaves.
7 years ago
interesting
kinda looks like a passion fruit seedling to me
Answer 7 years ago
It really does... except for the seed itself.
The case isn't closed on this seedling and I appreciate your input.
Thanks for your comment, Aussie!
Answer 7 years ago
hmm, yes i can't say i've seen a seed like that
no problem bajablue