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Can someone identify this voracious weed?!

This very invasive weed has had my dad digging for weeks trying to eradicate it from his garden in Indiana. At first glance it looks like ragweed, but it is not; the roots run through the ground and the stem has multiple leaves going down it. It does not seem to bloom and reached a height of about 18 inches.

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Steve G Fort Collins, CO

It looks kind of like the flat parsley that grows wild in my yard. But the leaves are bigger. You might be able to get some ID help here:
http://weedid.wisc.edu/ca/weedid.php

on Jun 11, 2012 · Like 0
Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL

The leaf looks like a type of artemisia to me.

on Jun 12, 2012 · Like 0
Erica Glasener Atlanta, GA

I have this same weed and just pull it out when it appears every spring. Fortunately it seems to just be in one area. I agree with Doug it is a type of Artemesia. For confirmation take a sample to your Cooperative Extension Service, they will no doubt be familiar with it.

on Jun 12, 2012 · Like 0
Sharon H Winamac, IN

I have looked this up; I agree with you on the identification. Dad has worked and worked to try to eradicate it from his garden. It covered a rather large area as he had not worked in the garden much the year before. Thanks for the help!

on Jun 12, 2012 · Like 0
Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL

Good luck to your father. Here's hoping he gets rid of it.

on Jun 13, 2012 · Like 0