Question: In northeast Ohio in moist woods, near wetlands, this plant is showing up. It is fast growing in a matted …
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Question
In northeast Ohio in moist woods, near wetlands, this plant is showing up. It is fast growing in a matted cluster (no other plants can grow within the mat.). Did not see any blooms or seeds on it in September. Could you help ID it? Thanks!
Answer
Dear Kathp, good morning. Your plant is Tussilago farfara (coltsfoot). It is a native of Europe that is naturalized to disturbed locations (including stream and riverbanks) of North America. It flowers very early in the year, before the leaves expand, hence, the absence of the flowers and fruits.
