Question: Another year, more biodiversity on the land I work in Amherst, MA. This particular plant stands over five feet high …
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Question
Another year, more biodiversity on the land I work in Amherst, MA. This particular plant stands over five feet high now with a thick nonwoody stem, leaves that become larger toward the bottom - the boot in the photo is a women's size 8. I'm pretty sure it wasn't here last year unless it was small enough that I didn't notice it. Can't find it with the key on the site. Right now large clusters of black aphids are feeding on it toward the top if that helps.
Answer
Dear Jone, this is a species of burdock (genus Arctium). The images do not allow me to tell you which species of burdock it is, but perhaps knowing the genus gives you the information you are seeking.
