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Odd quad zinnia bloom #879434

Asked July 30, 2024, 1:45 PM EDT

Hello~ I have this very unusual zinnia: one stem w four blooms. Is it the result of asters yellow, mites or natures fluke? I’m including pictures of the top view, as well as the bottom. What are your thoughts? Shoujd I do something about “it”? All the other zinnias around this one, seem fine. Thank you

Carver County Minnesota

Expert Response

Of the possible causes you mentioned, we suspect and prefer "nature's fluke."

Learn more here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fasciation

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/plants_with_abnormal_growths_the_interesting_phenomenon_of_plant_fasciation

https://mastergardener.extension.wisc.edu/files/2015/12/fasciation.pdf

  
An Ask Extension Expert Replied August 02, 2024, 4:58 PM EDT

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