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What kind of plant is this? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 7 months ago by Danterious@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/greenspace@beehaw.org

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This started growing in my backyard and I have no clue what it is. Can you guys identify it?

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[–] Midnitte@beehaw.org 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Where you live might be useful.

Perhaps ginger?

[–] Danterious@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

I was thinking that but the leaves look really pointy so I’m not sure. I’m in Canada at the moment.

And if it was ginger how did it get in my backyard? I’m don’t have a garden or anything.

[–] Midnitte@beehaw.org 5 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Well, there's Canadian wild ginger, though I don't think it looks like a match.

If you have dirt, you have a garden that the wilderness will feel free to plant in ;)

Edit: other comments are probably on point - interesting that iris roots look vaguely like ginger.