Question: I am working on a homework assignment which requires I collect seed from a plant, but I should know which …
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I am working on a homework assignment which requires I collect seed from a plant, but I should know which plant it is. My assignment is not to identify the plant, but to collect the seed, however currently few plants have seed. I am outside Asheville, North Carolina (in Black Mountain) in the Appalachians. Here are three pictures. Is it possible to identify the plant from these? The plant was not near a stream or anything. Behind it there is a rhododendron.
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Dear oreillyc, you've posted some nice images, but I do not recognize this plant. Go Botany is dedicated to the plants of New England (i.e., northeastern United States). Often we can help with plants from outside this region (and are happy to); however, in this case, I am unable to assist you. I recommend you contact the folks at the herbarium of Chapel Hill (they have great expertise in the plants of your area). Best wishes.
