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Weed Identification

Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Science Virginia Cooperative Extension

gallant soldier

Family

Asteraceae

Scientific Name

Galinsoga parviflora

Other Common Names:

lesser quick-weed
galinsoga
gallant-soldier
smooth Peruvian-daisy

Synonyms (former Scientific Names):

Galinsoga semicalva
Galinsoga parviflora var. parviflora
Galinsoga parviflora var. semicalva

Life Cycle

summer annual

Plant Type

Herb