Hi, I have these plants/weeds growing in my backyard in my private house in Atlanta, GA, USA. I first started noticing them a 45 days back in June. Within a month, they have grown to this size. There is a distinct scorpion shaped spot on each of the leaves. I don't see these plants anywhere else on my backyard except a 40 sqft area. This particular area belongs to my raised Plant Bed where I was planning to grow some vegetables. Could you please tell me what kind of plants are these? Thanks
Maybe Ladysthumb (smartweed). http://extension.umaine.edu./cranberries/files/2010/02/Ladysthumb-Smartweed-070807.jpg
Two species (and maybe some others) are very close and both have maculas on the leaves: Persicaria maculosa (Polygonum persicaria) Persicaria lapathifolia (Polygonum lapathifolium)