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what is this weed - giant hogweed? #873271
Asked June 15, 2024, 7:07 PM EDT
Greene County Ohio
Expert Response
Hi Elmer and Happy Father's Day,,
Your plant is a weed called Wild Lettuce, Woodland Lettuce or Tall Blue Lettuce (?), not edible.
It likes disturbed ground near other plants. Not reported as invasive.
I hope I have answered your question.
If you would like to explore more plants, weeds and landscape issues you can go to https://ohioline.osu.edu for a collection of free fact sheets. You can also contact your local OSU Extension office at 100 Fairground Rd, Xenia, Ohio 45385.<personal data hidden>
The Buckeye Yard & Garden onLine at https://bygl.osu.edu is a weekly subscription (free) that releases current issues and research about things happening like new infestations of invasive plants or insect issues.
Sincerely,
Mike Heys, FranklinCounty Master Gardener