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Hogweed Identification #712991

Asked August 13, 2020, 4:06 PM EDT

A client that lives on Lake Bellaire would like to know if what she has is hogweed. If it is hogweed can you please share information for control methods. Thank you for your hlep.

Antrim County Michigan

Expert Response

I would not identify this as hogweed. Please compare to Fire weed, or pilewort (Erechtites hieraciifolius). I have also shared a link how to identify giant hog weed.

https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/erechtites-hieraciifolius/

https://michiganflora.net/species.aspx?id=313

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/giant_hogweed_not_widely_spread_in_michigan

Thank you for your question, Replied August 14, 2020, 12:08 PM EDT

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