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title: "Does anyone know what this leaf plant is. I found it growing in my…"
description: "Does anyone know what this leaf plant is. I found it growing in my pepper pods right before transplant. Don't know if it's a fruit bearing plant or just a weed."
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "PlantQween89"
published: "2025-06-21T16:12:48.777135Z"
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# Does anyone know what this leaf plant is. I found it growing in my…

_Posted by PlantQween89 on 2025-06-21_

Does anyone know what this leaf plant is. I found it growing in my pepper pods right before transplant. Don't know if it's a fruit bearing plant or just a weed.

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## 5 comments

### Heather commented on 2025-06-21

It looks like some kind of elm. Guessing a seed dropped into the pot carried on the wind. You could transplant it if you have space for a giant tree but I would definitely pull it out of the peppers as they will compete for water.

#### PlantQween89 replied on 2025-06-21

Perfect thank you for this!!! It has such pretty foliage! I need it was more than a weed

### SimplyAnita commented on 2025-06-22

Look up American chestnut

#### SimplyAnita replied on 2025-06-22

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### PlantQween89 commented on 2025-06-22

That totally makes sense!!!! I see those chestnuts in my backyard all the time. Thank YOU @SIMPLYANITA

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