Question: Hello- new to the plant world. This plant is in my wooded back yard. Brunswick, Maine. Area is surrounded by …
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Hello- new to the plant world. This plant is in my wooded back yard. Brunswick, Maine. Area is surrounded by blackberry bushes. Sunny along a cleared path. This plant is tall 5 feet or so, prickly green stems. I was concerned that it might be hemlock and that i should destroy it. Please help in the ID. Thanks
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Dear Sarah, good morning. You've photographed Eupatorium perfoliatum (boneset thoroughwort). This is a native member of the composite family with leaves that are fused at the base to provide the illusion that the stem pierces through the leaves. This plant is visited by native pollinators. Best wishes.
