Q&A – What is this weed growing in my yard? -A: Prickly Lettuce

Question:
What is this weed growing in my yard? -A: Prickly Lettuce
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Answer:
This is wild prickly lettuce. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper says it is a summer annual or biennial weed. It can be up to 7 feet tall and has a yellow flower cluster at the top. It also has spines on the undersides of the leaves.
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