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Mystery Woodland Plant in Upstate New York

A hiker in Otsego County found a 7-8 inch plant with white/brown stem, two opposite shoots with three oval leaves each, and a black cone with red seed capsules. Picked to protect horse.

Expert Investigation: Not recognized in weed IDs. Could be an escaped ornamental. Need more photos or sightings. Check if it's from a garden planting. Continue searching.

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