horseweed

• Planta herbácea da família das compostas, de caule ereto, folhas dentadas ou lineares e pequenas flores amareladas em capítulos, considerada invasora de culturas e pastagens; inclui espécies como Conyza canadensis e Erigeron canadensis.

A noun referring to a type of plant, specifically an erect perennial with serrate pointed leaves and a loose panicle of yellowish flowers native to the eastern United States, or a common North American weed with linear leaves and small discoid heads of yellowish flowers widely naturalized in temperate regions.

1. Erigeron canadensis (Canada fleabane)C1formalamerican

   An erect perennial plant with strong-scented, serrate pointed leaves and a loose panicle of yellowish flowers, native to the eastern United States.

   Erigeron canadensis (coniza canadense)

   • Horseweed is commonly found in disturbed areas across the eastern United States.
   • The plant's serrate leaves and yellowish flower panicles make it easy to identify.
   • Farmers often consider horseweed a troublesome weed in agricultural fields.

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2. Conyza canadensis (Canadian horseweed)C1formalamerican

   A common North American weed with linear leaves and small discoid heads of yellowish flowers, widely naturalized throughout temperate regions.

   erigeron canadense

   • Canadian horseweed has become naturalized in many temperate regions around the world.
   • The plant's small, discoid flower heads are a key identifying feature.
   • Horseweed is often found in fields, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats.

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