Albino weed?

[jcummins]

I guess it just lost it pigmentation. But this thing stands out in the pasture from a ways off. What causes this?

 

[bikerdib]

That is strange because the green color comes from chlorophyll in the plants, the stuff that absorbs sunlight for the plant to live. Wonder how long it will survive?

 

[BKBoiss]

I think the ones around it have been bullying it and it's just pale from being so scared.

 

[dragoneggs]

Interesting... not just white new growth but all white?

 

[stuckmotor]

Could someone have spray painted it as a joke?

 

[brown40]

That's likely a random mutation, but probably not for the better. I've had different plants show a section bleached out before, but never a fully white one.

 

[KYErik]

Very interesting. Please update this thread with weekly pics (if you don't plan on mowing it).

 

[mbergeon]

Interesting....

Albino Milkweed -

 

[DrRod]

I would agree -- albino milkweed. Looks like the picture on the website and it looks like there are other milkweed plants close by. Good catch.

 

[dragoneggs]

Interesting....

Albino Milkweed -

Nice find!