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Plant or Weed #870796

Asked May 30, 2024, 3:23 PM EDT

These are popping up all over my backyard. Is it an invasive weed or possibly something else?

Multnomah County Oregon

Expert Response

This appears to be one of the willowherbs. These are easy to pull if caught early, which is good because their seeds float and sprout readily.

Jacki D., Master Gardener Diagnostician Volunteer (Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas Counties) Oregon State University Extension Service Volunteer Metro Master Gardeners (http://metromastergardeners.org/) Replied June 10, 2024, 3:46 PM EDT

This work is supported in part by New Technologies for Ag Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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