Galinsoga ciliata

(Raf.) S. F. Blake

Peruvian daisy, Quickweed

Asteraceae Edible: Leaves 31,911 iNaturalist observations

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Description

An herb in the daisy family (Asteraceae) with edible leaves, found in subtropical regions. About 14 Galinsoga species exist.

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Edible Uses

Galinsoga quadriradiata and its cousin Galinsoga parviflora are both edible and can be used as a pot herb or in salads, although outside of their native range they have not been widely adopted as a culinary item other than in China. G. parviflora is preferred as a salad green due to its non-hairy leaves. If you happen to live in a tropical region, care must be taken to not confuse them with the distantly related, and visually similar, Tridax procumbens.

Distribution

It is a subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Argentina, Asia, Eswatini, Korea, Nepal, North America, Southern Africa, South America, Swaziland, USA,

Notes

There are about 14 Galinsoga species.

Also Known As

Mabuyejazi

References (3)

Elias, T.S. & Dykeman P.A., 1990, Edible Wild Plants. A North American Field guide. Sterling, New York p 159
Long, C., 2005, Swaziland's Flora - siSwati names and Uses http://www.sntc.org.sz/flora/
Rhodora 24:35. 1922