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Question: This plant showed up in my vegetable garden in Murrieta, California. It has a thick stalk and branches out in …

  • Question

    This plant showed up in my vegetable garden in Murrieta, California. It has a thick stalk and branches out in a spreading sort of manner. I have been afraid to touch it because I'm afraid it could be some sort of poison ivy. it just keeps growing and making little face-down yellow flowers--no vegetables. Do you think it could be poisonous?

    Answer

    Dear cranblarry, thanks for posting your image. Unfortunately, the photograph does not provide a view of the flowers. If you were able to post an image that showed the flowers (i.e., an image from the opposite perspective as this), I may be able to assist you. Best wishes.