Question: Greetings, This plant was plucked from the roadside of Route 56 in Leicester, MA. It stood about a third of …
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Greetings, This plant was plucked from the roadside of Route 56 in Leicester, MA. It stood about a third of a meter in height. I know the two pictures are not ideal, but the specimen is currently being pressed. Any ideas? Many thanks, as ever. --Carl
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Dear Carl, I can't identify your plant with confidence without additional images (especially of the fruits). It looks very much like Bidens polylepis (Ozark beggar-ticks). This is an infrequent non-native composite that has been found primarily in southern New England. You might start there with your study.
