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These plants started growing midsummer in one of my perrenial beds in about 4 spots. I kept the four pictured and easily pulled the rest out by hand. They reached about 4 ft high, never flowered or looked like they would The stems were green with marron streaks. They withered at the first frost in zone 7.5. 

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linalool writes: looks like caster bean to me, if so it should have berries on it. people used to brew the berries and take in VERY small amounts as a laxative. it is poisonous so keep kids and pets out of it. it makes a beautiful plant and I know people now who have it in their gardens. As with any plant that is toxic, and there are a lot, you just have to use common sense. Elephant ears are another plant that will irritate your skin but I have them all around my yard. I wear garden gloves when trimming them. Posted: 12:21 pm on January 6th
gardendee writes: Wow, it looks like both! Did you ever figure out which it is?
Posted: 7:45 am on December 27th
bishtseema writes: This is Papaya ... Posted: 1:43 am on December 13th
gcollyer writes: i would say it is giant hogweed. The stalks will be hollow,sort of like bamboo. If let to flower it will have large white flowers. The plant is invasive and will cause chemical burns if it gets on the skin. The burn wont be felt until exposed to sunlight. The scar on my arm lasted for 3 years. Beware, and remove. Don't let it flower as that is where the seed pods are. Gig it up and burn the plant and roots. Don't throw it in the compost it will just spread the problem around. Posted: 11:59 pm on November 29th
Linneaz writes: I am afraid it is probably giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum), a very dangerous plant. Even a tiny amount of the sap can cause painful burns and blisters if you get any on your skin, and that area is then exposed to sunlight. Check on the internet for images to compare, then check your area noxious plant regulations. It can be a huge financial liability to have these plants anywhere that children might be harmed by them. Posted: 1:59 pm on November 28th
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