Leaf shape: Ovate, triangular, tapered, lanceolate
Leaf margin: Serrated, ciliate
Leaf position: Opposite
Color: Green
Life cycle: Annual herbaceous plant
Leaf (upper side)
Habitus & biology
Galinsoga quadriradiata grows as an annual and is usually between 20 and 70 centimeters tall.
The lower leaves are pointedly ovate or triangular, the upper stem leaves are lanceolate. The leaf edge is serrated and finely hairy.
Galinsoga quadriradiata can be distinguished from Galinsoga parviflora by the bristly and protruding hairs on its stems.
Distribution & habitates
The original distribution area is in North America, Central America and South America. The species also occurs as a neophyte in Africa, Asia and Europe (source).
Galinsoga quadriradiata grows on waysides, roadsides, in gardens, on building sites, in fields or weed patches. It does best in evenly moist soil and tolerates sunny to semi-shady locations.
Botany
The commonly known as hairy galinsoga, shaggy soldier or Peruvian daisy plant is a member of the Asteraceae family. Galinsoga quadriradiata is also known under its old botanical name as Galinsoga ciliata.
