Help with mystery weed ID please?

7 years ago

Several of these showed up in a mostly shady spot near the house this summer (in northern Vermont). My guess is it's a weed of some kind, but I can't find a weed image that looks anything like it. Does anyone know what it is? I'll attach a photo.

Thanks!

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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
7 years ago
Those are the seed pods. Do you recall anything about the flowers? Possibly an Epilobium of some sort.
tbonwest thanked floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
tbonwest
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7 years ago
No, unfortunately I was away quite a bit over the summer and didn't notice them while they were flowering. Thanks for the tip. I will check out Epilobium.
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tbonwest
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7 years ago
I found one tiny straggling flower today in another corner of the yard, and I think that confirms your Epilobium theory is absolutely correct. Thanks again!
floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
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Yep - it's an Epilobium species. The seeds are airborne, like thistledown, so it can spread far and wide.

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