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    * Conyza canadensis
-   * Galinsoga ciliata
+===== Galinsoga ciliata =====
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+Flowering - May - November /Habitat - Waste ground, cultivated areas, roadsides /Origin - Native to Central and South America.
+This weedy little species can be found scattered throughout Missouri. The plant can be identified by its small flowers, opposite leaves, and hairy stems. It commonly shows up in flower beds and in cultivated fields.
+This species is edible.
+http://www.missouriplants.com/Whiteopp/Galinsoga_ciliata_page.html
 ===== Marchantiophyta/Pellia epiphylla (Liverwort) =====
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 ===== Geranium robertianum =====
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+Geranium robertianum poses a threat to forest understories and plant biodiversity by displacing native species, especially herbaceous species. In preliminary research in western Washington it was found that under 90 percent canopy cover it was possible to find 250 plants/m2. In a more open canopy (e.g., 50-60 percent) there were only 112 plants/m2 but these plants were larger and more vigorous. There are unsubstantiated reports that its strong odor may trigger asthma attacks (Tisch 1992). Beneficial: Herb Robert is an ornamental species and has been sold in nurseries in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere. White flowered forms are also sold. It has a long history of medicinal use including relief from toothaches and nosebleeds (Bath and Jones 1994).
+Freshly picked leaves are rubbed on the body to repel mosquitoes[53]. They impart their own peculiar odour. A brown dye is obtained from the whole plant
+   * http://www.nwcb.wa.gov/weed_info/Written_findings/Geranium_robertianum.html
+   * http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Geranium+robertianum
+   * http://www.ibiblio.org/pfaf/cgi-bin/arr_html?Geranium+robertianum
+   * http://www.spiceworld.uk.com/?gclid=CJG05aqMp5YCFQ5MQgodJhPd6g
+ ===== Cymbalaria muralis =====
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+It is hardy to zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to September, and the seeds ripen from July to October.
+The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile.
+The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil.
+The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It requires dry or moist soil.
+Habitats: Woodland Garden; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; North Wall In; East Wall In; South Wall In; West Wall In;
+Edible Uses: Leaves - raw. The leaves have been used in salads, being acrid and pungent like cress[4]. We find them rather bitter and not very pleasant, though they are available all year round and so might be useful in the winter[K]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.
+A clear yellow dye is obtained from the flowers, though it is not very permanent
+http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Cymbalaria+muralis