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    * Conyza canadensis
-   * Galinsoga ciliata
+===== Galinsoga ciliata =====
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+Galinsoga quadriradiata is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family which is known by several common names, including shaggy soldier, hairy galinsoga, and fringed quickweed. It is found throughout most of the temperate world, but apparently its native home is Mexico. In Portuguese-speaking countries where it is widely naturalized - e.g. in Brazil - it is known as botão-de-ouro.
+This is an annual herb which varies in appearance. The main stem reaches anywhere from 10 to 60 centimeters in height and may branch or not. The petioled leaves are oval and serrated and are covered in a coat of soft hairs. The small flower heads are up to a centimeter wide and have rounded center filled with many disc florets usually in a shade of bright yellow. There are five white ray florets widely spaced around the center, each an oval shape with one or two deep notches in the end. The fruit is a small achene with a large pappus.
+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
+http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galinsoga_quadriradiata
 ===== 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