This one should be an easy one for your guys

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Hello everyone,

So, my poison plant project is almost complete; but I think I've found a new hobby in horticulture. Still a newbie, and I still don't know enough about terminology to really tackle some of these identifications on my own.

This one just struck me as fasinating. I have no reason to think it is toxic, but I am dying to know its identity.

I found several of these (in a protected wilderness area in NYC) - not a part, everything was pretty much growing wild.

Leaves are large, VERY smooth, almost silky/satin like with fine hairs. The plants ranged from 4 - ~12' tall

I've attached a few others that I am interested in.

Finally, anyone have any GOOD websites that may help me get started in learning terminology so I can better identify these on my own?!

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#4

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Think i've gotten them ID'ed.

#1 = Common Mullien
#2 = Milk Weed
#3 and/or 4 is Pachysandra

This site is pretty good for weed identification

Weed Identification

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1. Verbascum thapsus.
Do have a look at this site. It has some really brilliant close up pics.

http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/...j-mullein.html

2. Don't think it is right for Asclepia. Common name milkweed. Check thistle family
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asclepias

3. 4. Agree Pachysandra terminalis.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pachysandra_terminalis