Shaggy Soldier

Galinsoga quadriradiata

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About Shaggy Soldier

Galinsoga quadriradiata is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae which is known by several common names, including shaggy soldier, Peruvian daisy, hairy galinsoga. Its native home is apparently central Mexico, although it has become naturalized in many other places (North and South America, Europe, Japan, Philippines, the northern India, Nepal, etc.).

Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Plant Details

Scientific name
Galinsoga quadriradiata
Genus
Galinsoga
Habit
Herb
Native to
Mexico
Distribution
Cosmopolitan
Flowering & fruiting
June-November
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)
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Botanical family

Asteraceae

Daisy/Sunflower family

Shaggy Soldier belongs to the Asteraceae family.

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