Question: Hello. I just moved into a new home in Colorado (elevation 5,000 ft). There is a small area of these …
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Question
Hello. I just moved into a new home in Colorado (elevation 5,000 ft). There is a small area of these plants in my backyard. They are positioned in a more shady area underneath some small trees. I am really hoping that this is not poison ivy. Please help me identify these. Thank you!
Answer
Dear bostonz6, Your plant is likely Aegopodium podagraria (bishop's goutweed), a non-native member of the Apiaceae (celery family) that is commonly planted near homes. It is not Toxicodendron (poison-ivy), so you can be comfortable with whatever you decide to do with this plant (keep or remove). Best wishes.
