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Question: These leaves are similar in shape to ones on the request I just sent you of the yellow flowering plant …

  • Question

    These leaves are similar in shape to ones on the request I just sent you of the yellow flowering plant with varying leaf shapes, except these leaves seem to be growing separately out of the ground. I didn't follow them to see if they connected by runners underground. This isin southern Vermont. Thank you again.

    Answer

    Dear lmc825, the majority of leaves in the image (which are lobed) are likely a species of Nabalus (rattlesnake-root). These are members of the composite family that were formerly included in the genus Prenanthes. Best wishes.