Does anyone know what this is???

[Juicyj89]

So my girls mom was walking on a trail or something and saw this plant and she asked me what it was. I mean, it LOOKS like some sort of weed plant but idk. Its crazy lookin. Just wondering if anyone knew!

 

[9fingerleafs]

i dont know what it is but its sure pretty

 

[furrysparkle]

Could be a stealth phenotype? Planted on purpose? A statement?

 

[D.A.A.S.69]

Whatever it is, it sure is pretty.

 

[Pyro1711]

Dig it up and bring it home!!! It is pretty, would be cool to see what it turns into

 

[Greengringo]

Poor thing looks like it needs some Cal mag.. juicy you gotta do a journal on this thing
.lol

 

[Juicyj89]

Haha. You guys are awesome. Yeah it sure is beautiful and mysterious. I might actually just have to go locate it and bring it home! It really has me quite intrigued.

 

[Pyro1711]

I think I have seen photos of something similar...but for the life of me can't remember where...

 

[fwril]

Looks like a buckeye sapling too me.

 

[Redwasp]

Its Painted Buckeye Sapling like fwril said. They make stunning center pieces for bigger yards. You should add it to your yard.

 

[9fingerleafs]

man i just visited that same website and it has the complete germination in pictures. its way more beautiful and crazy that you expect https://roadsendnaturalist.com/tag/painted-buckeye/

 

[Californiakid]

That's so crazy, I grew some bagseed in the 1990s that looked like that. Very distinct color. THAT is a strain I wish I still had.