Hairy Galinsoga Galinsoga quadriradiata
Other Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Galinsoga quadriradiata Cav.
- G. aristulata
- G. bicolorata
- G. caracasana
- G. ciliata
- Phonetic Spelling
- gal-in-SOH-guh kwad-re-rad-ee-AH-tuh
- Description
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This is an invasive summer annual weed with erect or sprawling stems. Leaves are opposite, roundish to triangular, 1 to 3 inches long and 1/2 to 2 inches wide. The flower heads are small with 4 to 5 white ray flowers that have yellow discs. Stems and leaves are hairy in the most common species.
This plant is generally found in meadows and naturalized areas.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Galinsoga
- Species:
- quadriradiata
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Mexico to S. Tropical America
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Annual
- Weed
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- White
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- Many small flowerheads with 4-5 white ray flowers with a yellow disc.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Velvety
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Opposite
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Length:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Width:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Roundish to triangular in shape
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Problems:
- Weedy
