The invention relates to a device for removing plants or the like from the ground. The device comprises an elongated shaft (2), a ground support (4) pivoted to a first end (1) of the shaft (2) transversely in relation to the longitudinal axis thereof and at least two blades (6, 7) including grip ends (8, 9) forming an extension of the shaft. The device is characterized in that the blades (6) are pivoted in respect of the ground support (4) transversely in relation to the longitudinal axis of the shaft (2) and functionally connected together such that turning the shaft (2) and the ground support (4) in respect of each other causes the grip ends (8, 9) of the blades (6) to move towards one another, thus enabling to grip the plant.