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May 27, 2016 6:56 AM CST
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Chicago, Illinois
Hey Everyone,

Found this plant growing along the roadsides in the Chicagoland area. Any idea of what it is. Looks like it might be in the Mustard Family.

Thanks for your help!
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May 27, 2016 9:26 AM CST
Name: Sue
Ontario, Canada (Zone 4b)
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Welcome!

It's not in the mustard family because the flowers have more than four petals. It seems to be missing leaves so my best guess at the moment is ragwort, Packera aurea.

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May 27, 2016 9:47 AM CST
Name: Jay
Nederland, Texas (Zone 9a)
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It looks a lot like Packera to me also. Possibly Packera glabella.
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Jun 1, 2016 6:23 AM CST
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Chicago, Illinois
Thanks Horntoad and Sooby! That's Packera is exactly what it was!
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