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This misplaced plant is everywhere these days, and spreading faster than Garlic Mustard. I have heard that it is native, but it seems like it is taking over.
I took this photo at High Mountain, but the plant is all over Fred's Meadow at the Celery Farm as well. I think it likes bright sunlight.
What is it?
5 comments
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I have it in my yard too!
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Jim –
Looks like
Erechtites hieracifolia – pile wort -
Loves human-disturbed areas. Thus, it is spreading rapidly
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I don’t know why but I have never been fond of this plant!
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American Burnweed – it spreads like wildfire!
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Alice L
I have it in my yard too!
Gaby
Jim –
Looks like
Erechtites hieracifolia – pile wort
Joe
Loves human-disturbed areas. Thus, it is spreading rapidly
Deedee
I don’t know why but I have never been fond of this plant!
Louise Riccobene
American Burnweed – it spreads like wildfire!