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. Despite the common name, the plant's native home is apparently central Mexico, although it has become an introduced species in many other places (North and South America, Europe, Japan, Philippines, the northern India, Nepal, etc.). It is sometimes considered a weed.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Shaggy soldier 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Asterales
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Galinsoga
- Species
- Galinsoga quadriradiata
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