American Burnweed (Erechtites hieraciifolius) in the Plant ID forum

Jul 18, 2015 6:26 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Catmint/Robin
PNW WA half hour south of Olym (Zone 8a)

I have a whole clump of these growing under my wisteria. Trying to decide if it's a keeper or a yanker.

"One of the pleasures of being a gardener comes from the enjoyment you get looking at other people's yards”
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Jul 18, 2015 7:11 AM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Gee, this one really looks familiar but I really haven't a clue as to identity. At first I thought it reminded me of Plantain but I don't think that's it.
Plantain (Plantago major)
https://extension.umd.edu/hgic...
http://extension.umd.edu/sites...

Here's a couple more to compare it to:
http://extension.umd.edu/hgic/...
http://extension.umd.edu/hgic/...

Hopefully someone will come along and recognize it right away and be able to give an exact ID. I'm always curious as to what plants turn out to be so I'll be watching this thread.

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Jul 18, 2015 7:13 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Catmint/Robin
PNW WA half hour south of Olym (Zone 8a)

Thanks Lin. Well, no spikes on it like plantain!

"One of the pleasures of being a gardener comes from the enjoyment you get looking at other people's yards”
― Thalassa Cruso

Jul 18, 2015 7:16 AM CST

Name: Rob
Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania (Zone 6b)
Ever looking for new plants to kill

Looks similar to the immature form of Erechtites hieraciifolius (American Burnweed (Erechtites hieraciifolius))
My page here: http://www.robsplants.com/plan... has a photo of a young specimen. Leaf margins aren't quite the same, but that may be natural variation?

Rob from Pennsylvania - robsplants.com

Last edited by plantrob Jul 18, 2015 7:19 AM

Jul 18, 2015 7:31 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Catmint/Robin
PNW WA half hour south of Olym (Zone 8a)

You're right! The leaves do look like that!!

"One of the pleasures of being a gardener comes from the enjoyment you get looking at other people's yards”
― Thalassa Cruso

Jul 18, 2015 7:31 AM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Great photos Rob! And, Catmint's plant does resemble the American Burnweed. Here are a few more photo's for comparison.
http://courses.missouristate.e...
http://extension.umd.edu/hgic/...
Closer view of leaves down this page: http://www.marylandbiodiversit...

Catmint, if it turns out your plant is indeed American Burnweed (Erechtites hieraciifolius) you should add your great photo to the database.

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

Jul 18, 2015 7:33 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Catmint/Robin
PNW WA half hour south of Olym (Zone 8a)