Question: Dear Ace Botanist, This vigorous looking plant, about 9 inches high and growing, is in a shaded area with moss …
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Question
Dear Ace Botanist, This vigorous looking plant, about 9 inches high and growing, is in a shaded area with moss and ferns in my yard facing northeast in North Quabbin woodlands. I haven't seen it around here before. It doesn't have spines, but the leaf underside is rough. Thanks in advance for what you can tell me!
Answer
Dear Tracy, good morning. You have photographed a species of Nabalus (rattlesnake-root), native members of the composite family. We can't tell which species this is without flowers. If you were to look up these plants in a field guide, most will place it with the genus Prenanthes. Best wishes.
