Can you identify this weed/plant (1st pic). Turtle in my yard. Is it a box turtle (2nd pic). - Ask Extension
The weed in my first pic pops up all over the yard, usually in mulched areas. Looks almost like a tulip when it first emerges. It has a fairly thick ...
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Can you identify this weed/plant (1st pic). Turtle in my yard. Is it a box turtle (2nd pic). #256117
Asked June 22, 2015, 1:34 PM EDT
The weed in my first pic pops up all over the yard, usually in mulched areas. Looks almost like a tulip when it first emerges. It has a fairly thick stem and when I try to pull it out the stem snaps underground. I have never been able to pull out entire plant with root. Roots seem fairly deep in the ground. Weed killer takes forever to kill this weed.
2nd pic is a turtle I found in my yard. Just curious as to what kind it is.
Monroe County Pennsylvania
Expert Response
Good Morning.
Yes, that is a box turtle.
As to the weed, the photo is a bit blurry and I can't really make out the leaves. So, you may either send me another photo are take the weed to your county extension office when a master gardener is in to make the id for you. I have attached the information for the Monroe County Extension office below:
Office Information
Address
724 Phillips Street, Suite 201
Stroudsburg, PA 18360-2224
Contact
Phone: <personal data hidden>
Fax: <personal data hidden>
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Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
