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Questions and Answers: 2021

Question: Haven't seen this before. There's a small cluster in the yard (semi grassy mossy area,) towards an area partially shrub-shaded …

  • Question

    Haven't seen this before. There's a small cluster in the yard (semi grassy mossy area,) towards an area partially shrub-shaded A type of fleabane? Harmless good? Or bad

    Answer

    Dear Rodman, good morning. The plant in the images looks like Erigeron pulchellus (Robin's plaintain fleabane), a native species in the composite family. While we can't be 100% certain until it flowers, the shape of the leaf blades, hairs on stem, and flower head number all support this hypothesis. Best wishes.