What is this plant? - Ask Extension
Hello. I am curious to know what this plant is. I imagine it's difficult to determine species without a flower but maybe genus? Thank you!
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What is this plant? #894324
Asked March 13, 2025, 2:30 PM EDT
Hello. I am curious to know what this plant is. I imagine it's difficult to determine species without a flower but maybe genus? Thank you!
Wicomico County Maryland
Expert Response
Unfortunately we can't determine the plant's ID at this stage -- it's too young, and as you noted, flowers can be key to narrowing-down and confirming ID. This plant currently resembles a number of unrelated species, like fleabane (Erigeron), marestail, lobelia, and campion (Silene). We're happy to take another look as it matures if you're willing to keep the plant for that long (as opposed to weeding it out).
Miri
Miri