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Questions and Answers: 2017

Question: Hi I''m new to the area and I found this in Pepperell, MA. Near the Nashua River but located in …

  • Question

    Hi I''m new to the area and I found this in Pepperell, MA. Near the Nashua River but located in my yard that backs up to some woods.

    Answer

    Dear sburke01, you likely have photographed Turritis glabra (tower-mustard). It has foliage and flower buds much like you have photographed. If correct, you should observe pale yellow flowers when the flower buds open (sometimes very pale yellow, almost white). If not, take an image of the flowers and post them so I can try to assist you further. Best wishes.