my neighbors weed.

[Saphire]

I have no earthly idea what this is growing in the yard next door, but it is about 3 foot across now.


it has a fascinating leaf pattern, and these nifty spikes on it. The leaves are very leathery feeling..



it's kinda cool.

[hippywife]

1. That really is unusual looking. n/t

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

2. Remember the movie

"Invasion of the body snatchers"? You've got yourself a pod there.......... :)

[Tindalos]

3. It might be a variegated thistle

aka Silybum marianum. There's some pictures here. Scroll to the very bottom to see some leaves that look similar to the ones in your post. http://luirig.altervista.org/photos-en/silybum-marianum---variegated-thistle.htm

Whatever it's huge and probably up to no good. Be sure to lock the doors at night.


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[Saphire]

7. Yes, that looks like it. Seems to be called Milk Thistle in S.A.

[JeffR]

4. That's impressive

though not what I expected to see when I noticed your thread title...

[HarveyDarkey]

5. It's staying in one place I hope

just askin'

[Xipe Totec]

6. It's an Audrey - II

[Richard D]

8. It's milk Thistle - AKA Silimarin

The seeds are useful for hepatic protection and healing and the leaves are great in salad or slightly cooked.