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Friend or foe in my garden? #587996

Asked August 10, 2019, 6:09 PM EDT

This plant stands about 3 feet tall, and is about to bloom. Can you tell me what it is? Thanks!

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

Pilewort or Erechtites hieracifolia is a weedy annual.

https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/pilewort

Pat M MN master gardener and TCA Replied August 10, 2019, 6:21 PM EDT

Thank you so much!

The Question Asker Replied August 10, 2019, 7:26 PM EDT

This work is supported in part by New Technologies for Ag Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Friend or foe in my garden? #587996

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