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3 ID's Please

Posted by eclecticme Chicago (My Page) on
Tue, Jun 5, 12 at 12:40

I have these three things growing in my Chicago, semi-shade backyard. Any ideas what they are?
Thanks!

Id #1 is about 4 feet tall.

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ID #2 is about 7-8 feet tall and has a very thick stem that has a reddish tint

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ID #3 is about 3 feet tall

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RE: 3 ID's Please

#1 looks like Polygonatum, Solomon's seal, a native usually planted on purpose.
#2 looks like Phytolacca, pokeweed, usually considered a weed although a native.


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RE: 3 ID's Please

I believe that #1 is solomon's seal.

Here is a link that might be useful: pics


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RE: 3 ID's Please

3. Eupatorium perhaps?

Here is a link that might be useful: Eupatorium rugosum


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