what plant is this? veg or weed? - Ask Extension
I have two plants that I am growing, they were volunteers and I thought they were edible vegetables from past seasons - but I have no idea really - at...
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what plant is this? veg or weed? #411836
Asked July 05, 2017, 10:30 AM EDT
I have two plants that I am growing, they were volunteers and I thought they were edible vegetables from past seasons - but I have no idea really - attaching photos and thanks much in advance!
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
From your pictures I think this is redroot pigweed. Identification is more precise when it flowers. Flowers should be minute and clustered in cone-shaped spikes. The sturdy taproot should be reddish near the top. It is an annual and will grow to 1-3 feet tall. This article, Redroot pigweed, gives you more information.
