Horseweed

Scientific Name: Erigeron canadensis

Plant Family: Asteraceae

Native Region: North America and Central America

Horseweed

Brief Description

A common annual weed featuring a basal rosette of narrow, toothed, green leaves that eventually sends up a tall, hairy central stalk with numerous small white and yellow flower heads.

Care Instructions

This plant is typically considered an opportunistic weed and requires no intentional care. It thrives in full sun and disturbed soil, is highly drought-tolerant, and spreads rapidly via wind-blown seeds.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2026-04-11T22:02:18.730986