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Aug 23, 2021 10:57 AM CST
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Trying to ID this prolific spreader. It grows to 5 to 6 feet tall. Did an internet search and think it might be poke weed, but have never seen any berries on it.

EDIT: I think it is actually frost weed?

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Aug 23, 2021 11:07 AM CST
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Hi & welcome! I do not know what it is but I am positive it's not pokeweed.

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Aug 23, 2021 11:10 AM CST

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No this is not pokeweed or milkweed. It is some kind of Asteraceae but I cannot discern what it is beyond that.
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Aug 23, 2021 11:20 AM CST
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I have been continuing my search, and I am pretty sure it is frost weed (Verbesina virginica). I typed into Google "plant that oozes sap when frozen" (as that's what this one does!) and viola!
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Aug 23, 2021 11:25 AM CST
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Interesting! Pics to compare:
Frostweed (Verbesina virginica)
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