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What type of plants are these two plants?
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Type of plant #875403
Asked June 30, 2024, 8:06 PM EDT
What type of plants are these two plants?
St. Mary's County Maryland
Expert Response
We can't see enough foliage and flowers (clearly) to determine what this plant is, and we don't see what second plant you are asking about (unless you mean the orange flower in the background, which looks like Marigold). Can you share more pictures, please?
Miri
Miri
On Mon, Jul 1, 2024 at 9:21 AM, Ask Extension<<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Unfortunately many of the key features are not visible or not in focus. Would you be able to share a photo of the basal foliage and some blooms? If placed against a plain background, that can help the camera focus on the flowers. Does the foliage have a scent when crushed? We're leaning towards a member of the mint family, but it's a very large group, so we aren't certain yet which species this is. Is it growing locally, and was it purchased from a local nursery?
Miri
Miri
Smells like basil mixed with mint.
While the photo of the flowers is not in focus, our best guess is that this is a type of herb, specifically possibly a variety of oregano.
Miri
Miri