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horseweed

Erigeron canadensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Asterales ›Family: Asteraceae ›Genus: Erigeron

About

Erigeron canadensis (synonym Conyza canadensis) is an annual plant native throughout most of North America and Central America. It is also widely naturalized in Eurasia and Australia. Common names include horseweed, Canadian horseweed, Canadian fleabane, coltstail, marestail, and butterweed. It was the first weed to have developed glyphosate resistance, reported in 2001 from Delaware.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of horseweed?
The scientific name of horseweed is Erigeron canadensis.
What kingdom does horseweed belong to?
horseweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does horseweed belong to?
horseweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does horseweed belong to?
horseweed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does horseweed belong to?
horseweed belongs to the order Asterales.
What family does horseweed belong to?
horseweed belongs to the family Asteraceae.
What genus does horseweed belong to?
horseweed belongs to the genus Erigeron.