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As I have started harvesting dandelion green (organic no pesticide or herbicide or pet garden/lawn), I have seen this plant.
Thought it was a mallow,...
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What is this weed? #744596
Asked April 15, 2021, 9:31 PM EDT
As I have started harvesting dandelion green (organic no pesticide or herbicide or pet garden/lawn), I have seen this plant.
Thought it was a mallow, but didn't quite match. Then compare it to the garlic mustard photo at the Arb. But doesn't match that either.
Any idea? Short little clump, I can't remember from last year if it gets a flower or not?
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
This appears to be Motherwort/ Leonurus cardiaca. It is an early spring basal plant. See the following for more details:
1. https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/motherwort
2. http://minnesotaseasons.com/Plants/common_motherwort.html
Thank you very much!! I am glad to hear it’s not garlic mustard.
You are welcome!