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title: "What plant is this? Found it growing in my planter. I thought it was…"
description: "What plant is this? Found it growing in my planter. I thought it was something I planted but after a little research I think it’s a volunteer from some bird…"
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community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "TropiGal"
published: "2025-05-28T11:27:27.975711Z"
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# What plant is this? Found it growing in my planter. I thought it was…

_Posted by TropiGal on 2025-05-28_

What plant is this?

Found it growing in my planter. I thought it was something I planted but after a little research I think it’s a volunteer from some bird seed. I want to cut it since it’s growing near some of my stuff. Anyone know what it is?

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## 4 comments

### Helegoonian commented on 2025-05-28

It looks like some sort of cucurbit (squash or zucchini or cucumber or pumpkin or melon) or the like, but I’m certainly no expert.

#### TropiGal replied on 2025-05-28

How in the world did it end up there? Does bird seed have melon/squash seeds mixed in? I figured it could be a sunflower which made more sense to me

#### Helegoonian replied on 2025-05-28

I have no sweet clue. I have a volunteer blackberry stem that I think a bird probably pooped in my garden, and I don’t even have bird feeders!

### Bubba commented on 2025-05-30

You guys laugh , but I’m in the construction business and I’ve literally seen corn growing out of gutters that haven’t been cleaned in a while. Birds definitely spread seeds. I understand if you want to cut it down but it looks beautiful. Are you not a little tempted to see what it turns into lol keep us posted if you are.

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