Question: there are large patches of this plant in my yard, is it a stinging nettle and would it be edible, …
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Question
there are large patches of this plant in my yard, is it a stinging nettle and would it be edible, the leaf has a hairy needle's. my location is Norwich, ct. I hope you can give me identification on my back yard. there beautiful. thanks row
Answer
Dear Row, good morning. You have photographed a species of Pilosella (king-devil), species of composites that are often included in the hawkweed genus (Hieracium). These are not stinging-nettle (sorry), but are quite common on many open lawns. In the early growing season next year you will see there yellow (or orange) flower heads.
