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Horseweed? #468665

Asked July 08, 2018, 6:43 PM EDT

Just wanted to verify that this is horseweed as the extension site indicates that horseweed has toothed leaves (see https://extension.umd.edu/hgic/horseweed) This plant fits the description except the leaves are smooth. I just want to verify before I start pulling it all out of my yard. Thanks!

Howard County Maryland

Expert Response

This doesn't quite look like horseweed, given the smooth leaf edges. It might be a type of goldenrod (Solidago sp.). You could let one or more of them go to flower and send us a photo again when it is in bloom. The flowers will help with identification.

ckc
Answered by the Home & Garden Information Center's Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturists Replied July 09, 2018, 2:41 PM EDT

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