Sicklepod from PHYLLIS, SC

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Two of these shrubs sprang up in the wild area of our property in early July.
– intense sun 6 or more hours
– moderate watering/rain
– so far has grown 2.5 feet high, about 2.5 feet wide
– 3 inch rounded leaves, no point. Whorled around stem
– surrounded by low-growing weeds and natural ground cover

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR KIND ATTENTION AND TIME.

Hi Phyllis,

your plant is an annual herb known as sicklepod – Senna obtusifolia.  It is considered weedy.  Its former name was Cassia obtusifolia.

I hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Steve Hill, Botanist, SCNPS

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