What plant is this?
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Kenny Kohler
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We live in Montana, just wondering what this plant is that's growing next to our house. It has really broad leaves and thick stalk. Thanks.
7 answers
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It looks like it could be a Poppy Plant.
Linda Carbone Maehr
on May 26, 2015
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It's an invasive weed, pull it out
Kay
on May 26, 2015
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I live in Montana too and thought I knew every plant, but not sure about this one. I'd wait to see if it blooms, then decide if it's friend or foe. It's not an "invasive" weed. I will keep researching... Here it is: http://www.friendsofeloisebutler.org/pages/plants/cowparsnip.html
Lois Martin
on May 26, 2015
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Yes, possibly cow parsnip. Here's a comparison to some look-likes, some are considered highly toxic. http://www.nwplants.com/information/white_flowers/white_comparison.html
Srogers
on May 26, 2015
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it looks like cow parsnip to me too - i have some growing in my old (last house's) garden. i love the giant, dramatic leaves and huge flower white flower-heads. it has never caused a bad reaction to me or my family or friends, however, i have to admit it's pretty invasive, and SOME people apparently have a bad reaction to touching, or maybe even brushing against it. also, later in the season (in my old garden), it always became pretty ratty looking as insects seem to really attack the leaves. i'd cut it down at the point, but that means my flower border against the front of the house would become a bit bare looking (because its big tropical looking leaves would lend some structure to the garden).
Valerie A. de Vincent
on May 26, 2015
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It looks like a castor bean plant. It is toxic. Check out castor bean plant images on your PC. Good luck and be safe.
Bert Miller
on May 29, 2015
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looks like angelica
Sally Senior
on May 30, 2015
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