I'm in western Pennsylvania. Haven't noticed this guy in years past. Looks familiar, but can't find it in any books or line. Would appreciate suggestions.
Well, I declare,......I do believe it is Burdock.... Odif is right.......LOL I would git rid of it...
I don't think it is burdock. maybe a mustard. burdock is now about to flower here and we aren't far from W. PA. burdock has a much more central set of leaves ( a rosette) and those look to be branched. Burdock is also a different color and the stems should be almost fuzzy. not spotted and shiny. I agree with Ware... get rid of it it is a weed. Mustard also has prickly hairs on the back side of the leaf.
I don't think it is burdock either. The leaves look like pigweed, but much bigger. It's not actually on my property, but I check it every few days. I am waiting for it to flower. Still open to suggestions, though.
I should know this one too ... it looks familiar. At first I thought it was Velvetleaf, but I don't think the leaves are right for that. Definitely not burdock or pigweed. I know I've seen that here. It's going to drive me crazy until this is figured out!!!
Friends, thanks for your suggestions. It seems the burdock responders were on the right track. I'm 99% sure it is Common Cocklebur. Happened to see a picture on the internet yesterday. These plants haven't flowered, so I will wait to confirm. When they form their little burrs, I'll know. I may have another one I need to identify.