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Unknown plant

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 18:52:51 +0000

Quick google image search identified it as Winged sumac but I wanted to see if anyone had any other opinions as to what it might be. Currently growing my parents yard in CT...

What invasive could this be?

Sun, 17 May 2020 18:41:04 +0000

Hello,

This has shown up in my garden bed, it seems to develop a hard crown when I try to dig it out. Does anyone know what invasive this culprit is?
Thank you,

dgregori

Unknown substance (?) found in yard

Mon, 04 May 2020 13:46:34 +0000

Hi everyone, a Facebook user sent us these images of an unknown substance in her yard - eggs maybe? She had never seen something like before and was unsure what it could be.

Dame's Rocket Confirmation

Wed, 06 May 2020 14:32:31 +0000

Hello all, I received these pictures asking for ID. I am thinking that it is Dame's Rocket but am looking for a confirmation. Some characteristics make me think it is and some make me think it is not... The first two pictures are the same plant, the third picture is a different plant. Thanks!

Variegated phragmites?

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 19:34:24 +0000

Has anyone else seen what appears to be a variegated variety of Phragmites? This is the second occurrence I've personally run into, but I'm not sure if its 100% genetically Phragmites, or a hybrid with another species to produce the variegation. The first patch found was about two years ago growing around a landscaping water feature, and this population is in a planter bed near the Lake Michigan shoreline where we are treating invasive Phragmites for the adjacent landowner.

I've noticed with both occurrences the variegated variety tends to max out at about 3 feet tall, and I've yet to see tassels on it.

Issue with Stiltgrass photo ID

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 13:43:36 +0000

Recently, we ran into an issue with stiltgrass patch photos, and trying to ID from that scale. We received a photo from a resident that iNaturalist had ID'd as stiltgrass. Both Greg Norwood and I also agreed that it looked like stiltgrass from the photo, but when I arrived it was actually just a patch of one of the Persicaria species. This is doubly complicated by the fact that, with the patches of stiltgrass we've worked with here in the Niles area, Persicaria is generally found nearby. I've attached a couple photos of patches where the two species grow together, with the stiltgrass outlined in red circles. Persicaria spp. would never have really fallen on my list of possible look-a-likes, but, at least in photos, it can be tricky!

Common type of Mint?

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 13:53:38 +0000

Have a homeowner trying to determine the type of Mint this is.

Hogweed or Not?

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 19:38:14 +0000

Hi all,

I was recently called out to a site in our CISMA that was ID'd by the caller as giant hogweed. This far into the season, I've really started to sift out what is mis-identified cow parsnip, and what might actually be a valid sighting of hogweed. Getting to the site, I'm having a really difficult time deciding, so I figured I'd post my pictures here for some input. The only in-person viewing I've had of hogweed was at last year's CISMA field trip near Grand Haven, and from my pictures as well as online comparisons I'm still having difficulties! Its not helping the plant is on its way out for the season, so input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all!

For reference: the plants are topping out at 4' tall, seedheads were 9" across at best. Not sure if hogweed can grow smaller than usually reported? The hairy stems and matching seeds are stumping me.

Pokeweed?

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 14:19:43 +0000

Pretty sure this is Pokeweed but just wanted to get a second opinion.

Unknown grass / possible aquatic plant?

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 19:29:43 +0000

Hi all,

I received an e-mail from someone in the Kalamazoo area today regarding some glass like plants growing at their church along the river bank in the rocks. Wondering if anyone can tell what this could be and whether or not it is / can become a problem. She said the roots are like a fat rubber band.

Update: It started growing on the north side of one building and has now jumped over to another area, probably 50-75 yards away. She keeps trying to kill it with Spectracide and some weed killer the church has but "it won’t quit!"

Not quite sure what this is...

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 14:16:04 +0000

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Title: What are the odds
of this.
Blair Twp., GT. CO., MI
mlj

This was an e-mail received but I am not quite sure what plant I am looking at here...

Fast growing tree?

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 15:05:59 +0000

Hi all,

wondering if you could help me out. This, I am assuming tree, popped up next to our air conditioner a few weeks ago and it has been growing like crazy. I swear its grown 2 feet in a week...Anyone have any idea what it could be?

Round goby?

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 13:40:57 +0000

Reported to us last week and the person who caught this fish was not 100% sure if it was a Round goby or not.

Any help would be appreciated!

Hogweed?

Tue, 29 May 2018 12:16:28 +0000

From a Facebook message this morning. Doesn't look like but not sure what it could be...thoughts?

Concerned Neighbor - plant growing through fence

Fri, 25 May 2018 13:06:30 +0000

Hi everyone,

A woman in Norton Shores contacted us through our MISC facebook page about a plant that has started to grow from her neighbor's yard and through their fence. She was wondering if it is Japanese knotweed. Below are images she sent.

help with ornamental grass ID

Wed, 16 May 2018 20:37:09 +0000

Does any one know what this grass is? These are photos from 2016. The grass is growing in Baraga in the UP. Suggestions of Japanese silver grass and phragmites have been provided, but I'm hoping for a positive ID. Thank you for any help any of you can provide...

Cheers, Sigrid

Identification of aquatic plant

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 18:26:04 +0000

Hi everyone! We received a message through our Facebook page from a concerned citizen about the aquatic plant shown. She wants to know what this could be and if it is invasive. The location is Sugden Lake in Oakland County

Identification help: Pokeweed / Knotweed

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 15:40:22 +0000

Hi everyone!

Another request for identification help!

Pokeweed or knotweed? Again, leaning towards pokeweed but wanted to get an expert opinion.

Try iNaturalist for help identifying invasive species

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:01:01 +0000

I use iNaturalist when I want help identifying invasive species. Post a photograph of an organism and iNaturalist users will help you identify it. Available as an app, and online at iNaturalist.org.

Identification help

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 18:18:42 +0000

Someone contacted us through Facebook today with some images of a plant that recently started growing in their yard. They are worried that it could be invasive or a type of knotweed. Looks to me like it could be pokeweed?

Unknown aquatic plant help

Fri, 26 May 2017 12:07:57 +0000

Hi all,

We received an e-mail yesterday requesting help on identifying this aquatic plant that is growing in Magician Lake in Cass County.

Does anyone happy to know what this could be?

Wild grapevine?

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 17:23:41 +0000

We received an e-mail today from someone asking for some identification help. I told them that it was more than likely wild grapes/grapevine but I figured I'd ask here just in case

Unknown small sedum(?)

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 15:32:24 +0000

Hello, I'm looking for some help identifying a small plant that has taken over a fair few managed open areas (typically planted as "food plots") in Montmorency county. This is the second year it's been noticed, and there has been significant expansion (or we may just be paying closer attention). Does anyone have an idea of what this could be?

Japanese Knotweed?

Mon, 07 Nov 2016 15:32:00 +0000

I received a phone call from a resident in Belleville regarding an issue with a neighbor who is purposefully planting/transplanting Japanese Knotweed along her property line and along the road in front of his property. I'm fairly certain it's Japanese Knotweed but I wanted to get a consensus from the community. Also if anyone can provide suggestions as to what kind of recourse she has to prevent the neighbor from planting a legally prohibited invasive just outside her property that'd be great too. Thanks!

Invasive tree/bush growing in yard

Fri, 21 Oct 2016 12:44:53 +0000

Someone contacted us through the MISIN facebook page asking for help with identification of this tree/bush.

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I'm not sure what this tree/bush is but it grew in no time. Information on it would be greatly appreciated.