Primary Elections will be held THURSDAY September 13th from 12:00-9:00 pm at the Lindley Town Hall, 637 Co. Rte. 115 Lindley NY 14858.
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Megan Thistle
Lindley Town Clerk
Giant Hogweed located in Lindley
Please note, a section of Giant Hogweed has been located in Lindley. Please allow Steuben County Public Works to dispose of this plant properly and do not touch it as it can cause severe burns. If you come across Giant Hogweed, please contact Steuben County Public Works at 607-664-2460 so they may come dig it up and dispose of it. Thank you.
Giant Hogweed
Queen Anne's Lace
https://dengarden.com/gardening/How-to-Identify-Queen-Annes-Lace-Wild-Carrot#
7/17/18
Lindley Town Clerk
Giant Hogweed
Queen Anne's Lace
Queen Anne's Laces vs. Hemlocks vs. Giant Hogweeds
Queen Anne's Lace
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Poison Hemlock
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Giant Hogweed
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Flowers
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Dense, flat-topped umbel (~5 in. diameter), usually with a purple flower in the center
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Rounded umbel with flower clusters more spread out
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Large, rounded umbel (~2.5 ft. diameter)
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Leaves
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Hairy underside, matte, fern-like, and smells like parsley
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Large and shiny with no hairs
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Very large (~5 ft spread) coarse hairs underneath
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Stems
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Short, white hairs, no purple spots
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Hairless, waxy, and purple spots
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Purple spots and coarse, white hairs
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Roots
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Hairy, white, and smells like carrots
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Hairless, purple blotches, and smells like mouse urine
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Large, extensive taproot
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Height
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Up to 4 ft. tall
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Usually 3-8 ft. tall
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Anywhere from 8-20 ft. tall
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How to tell the difference between Queen Anne's lace, poison hemlock, and giant hogweeds by looking at the different plant parts.
7/17/18
Lindley Town Clerk
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