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Questions and Answers: 2017

Question: I'm stumped. This is all over the place now, going to seed in white, fluffy puffs. 6" to 7' tall. …

  • Question

    I'm stumped. This is all over the place now, going to seed in white, fluffy puffs. 6" to 7' tall. No petals that I can see. Smooth stems. It's not wild lettuce. What do you think? Thanks, Julia

    Answer

    Dear Jbrine1, you've photographed Erechtities hieraciifolius (American burnweed), a native member of the composite family. These plants frequent disturbed and cleared areas.