Galinsoga

Galinsoga quadriradiata is a member of the genus Galinsoga in the Asteraceae family. It has a wide distribution, including regions such as Newfoundland, Alberta, British Columbia, and other Canadian provinces, as well as parts of Europe, South America, and the Caribbean. The plant has become naturalized in many areas beyond its native range in central Mexico. It is recognized by its small, daisy-like flowers and hairy stems and leaves. Common names for this species include shaggy soldier, Peruvian daisy, and hairy galinsoga.