Question: Hi, The attached photos are of plants in my yard in Brookline, MA. I took the photos on May 6, …
-
Question
Hi, The attached photos are of plants in my yard in Brookline, MA. I took the photos on May 6, 2017. The area where the plants are growing is unshaded. The plants are growing next to my house which has a stone foundation. Are they all prickly lettuce at various stages of growth? Thanks!
Answer
Dear BrooklineBiker, good morning. I can only make out the plant of focus in a couple of the images (they are a bit small in two of the images). The large leaf with crisped margins (undulating like lasagna) is a species of Rumex (dock). Rumex crispus (curly dock) is a common species that appears around homes and in gardens, though there are a couple of other common species in this genus. Best wishes.
