Question: Hi, does anyone know what plant this is? I found it in my garden in southeastern MA. It has many …
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Hi, does anyone know what plant this is? I found it in my garden in southeastern MA. It has many prickles on the stem and on the undersides of leaves, following the main veins. Thanks!
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Dear Buzzytop, I am unable to determine the plant in the image with confidence, but can provide some direction. The prickles you mention on the leaves and stems suggest Lactuca serriola (prickly lettuce). The prickles would be in a row along the midrib on the lower surface of the leaf (lined up like the bristles of a comb). Feel free to discuss further or send additional images to ahaines[at]newenglandwild.org .
