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Hello - The attached photo depicts a plant with an elongated, cobra-like stem that has popped up this Spring in a bed from which my Black-Eyed Susan's...
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Plant Identication Assistance #869186
Asked May 20, 2024, 6:16 AM EDT
Hello - The attached photo depicts a plant with an elongated, cobra-like stem that has popped up this Spring in a bed from which my Black-Eyed Susan's normally emerge (I can see the BES's sprouting beneath this new plant). I have been unable to identify the plant and don't want to yank it out if a great surprise is in store. Any help identifying it and advice would be gratefully received. Thank you!
Baltimore County Maryland
Expert Response
That is a plant called Crow-dipper (Pinellia ternata) and you are going to want to yank it... well, remove it carefully so that you get the corms too.
It is non-native and is problematic in some areas as this post from our Maryland Grows blog shows:
https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/2021/08/17/nasty-weed-jack-in-the-pulpit-look-a-like-pinellia-ternata-featured-video/
Christine
It is non-native and is problematic in some areas as this post from our Maryland Grows blog shows:
https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/2021/08/17/nasty-weed-jack-in-the-pulpit-look-a-like-pinellia-ternata-featured-video/
Christine
Christine,
Thank you so much for your prompt reply and advice. I feel lucky to have access to an expert like you.
Best wishes,
Wayne
On May 20, 2024, at 12:16 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Thanks Wayne. We are happy to help.
