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Can you identify this plant? Is it okay to keep as a ground cover, or should I get rid of it? Thank you.
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Asked April 30, 2024, 3:36 PM EDT
Can you identify this plant? Is it okay to keep as a ground cover, or should I get rid of it? Thank you.
Deschutes County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi Greg,
Thanks for the photo. This is most likely Miner's lettuce. If you keep it, just know that it can spread aggressively!
https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/WEEDS/miners_lettuce.html
Please reach out if you have any further questions.
Lisa Cowan
Outreach Program Coordinator – Community Horticulture Program
Oregon State University
OSU Extension Service – Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson Counties
3800 SW Airport Way, Bldg #4
Redmond, OR 97756
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