Leafy Horseweed (Laennecia sophiifolia)

Leafy Horseweed, a reference photo — Photo: Gaiacoyote · CC0 (licence)

Laennecia sophiifolia, commonly known as leafy horseweed, is a species of annual plant native to the New World, belonging to the family Asteraceae.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Leafy Horseweed being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Laennecia schiedeana
Laennecia coulteri

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Laennecia
Species: Laennecia sophiifolia

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