 Photo Courtesy of K. Hubeny |
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| Common Name(s) | Horseweed | ||||
| Scientific Name | Conyza canadensis | ||||
| Family | Asteraceae | ||||
| Location/Vegetative Zone | Thicket | ||||
| Flowering Period | June-September | ||||
| Identifying Characteristics | Thin and hair with yellow florets | ||||
Description
- 1-7′ tall,
- Leaves alternate around stem
- Flowers less than 1/8th inch across
- No floral scent noticeable
- Tufts of light brown or white hair
- Prefers full sun, grows typically anywhere
Medicinal Uses
- Europeans and Native Americans used as a remedy for dysentary
- Oil
- Mixed with cinnamon oil to stop bleeding in the digestive tract
- Flowering Tops
- Used in a tea for fevers, cough and sore throat.
Cultural Uses
- Can be dried and used as an herb similar to Tarragon
- Essential Oil
- Used in the creation of candy, condiments, etc.
Misc
“Horseweed, Mare’s Tail”. Eat the Weeds. Green Deane, LLC. 2007. Web.
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