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help identifying weed #844392

Asked August 06, 2023, 2:35 PM EDT

A weed showed up in my yard that I have never seen before. Would like your help

Lane County Oregon

Expert Response

Dear wcmcgee:

Your weed is Solanum rostratum or buffalobur, a spiny relative of eggplants and tomatoes. It's a non-native plant here in Oregon. 

Cheers
- James Mickley
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