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This came up on its own in my standing garden box this year. Can you tell me what it is? Thank you!
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What is this? #850288
Asked September 18, 2023, 12:28 AM EDT
This came up on its own in my standing garden box this year. Can you tell me what it is? Thank you!
St. Louis County Minnesota
Expert Response
It is a common noxious weed in Minnesota. It is the bane of all community gardeners. Eradicate it because will will spread seeds everywhere.
https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/velvet-leaf
https://extension.umn.edu/weed-identification/annual-broadleaf-weeds
