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dwarf horseweed
Scientific Name: Conyza ramosissima
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names: OH (bushy horseweed)
Dwarf Horseweed (Conyza ramosissima)
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that Dwarf Horseweed is commonly found in gardens, so pets that spend time outdoors might encounter it.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions that Dwarf Horseweed is commonly found in gardens, so children that spend time outdoors might encounter it.
Common Names
- Dwarf Horseweed
- Dwarf Conyza
- Branching Conyza
- Dwarf Fleabane
- Bushy Horseweed
Scientific Name and Classification
- Scientific Name: Conyza ramosissima Cronquist
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
- Genus: Conyza
- Species: ramosissima
Synonyms
- Erigeron divaricatus
- Leptilon divaricatum
Morphology and Growth Habits
- The height of Horseweed (including dwarf varieties) can vary significantly depending on soil quality, from a few centimeters on poor soil to as high as seven feet in rich soil.
- Flowerheads of Conyza ramosissima resemble those of Conyza canadensis (Horseweed).
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Glyphosate-resistant Horseweed can form hybrids with Dwarf Horseweed.
Related Species
- Conyza canadensis (Horseweed, Canada Fleabane)
- Conyza laevigata (Manzanilla Horseweed)
- Conyza bonariensis (South American Horseweed, Asthma Weed)
Resources and Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Dave's Garden
- TERMIUM (Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank)