Question: Need help to ID. Taking over lawn. Turner, Maine.
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Need help to ID. Taking over lawn. Turner, Maine.
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Dear Cgoulette, good morning. You have photographed two different plants. The first one is a species of Oenothera (evening-primrose), which has a taproot that will provide energy for a tall stalk with yellow, 4-petaled flowers. That is a native species. The second one (with long hairs on the leaves) is a species of Pilosella (king-devil), a member of the composite family. It will have yellow or orange flower heads that resemble dandelion. These are non-native, but typically only grow in open areas like lawns and clearings.
