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The leaves and stems can be eaten as a vegetable. The plant can also be used to make a tea. Also a popular ornamental plant.
Canada, USA
Thrives in disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and gardens, below 1800(-3000) m.
It is an annual herb that typically grows to a height of 70-152 cm. It has a single erect stem that is often branched.
Stem is usually 0.5-1 cm in diameter and is green or reddish-green in color. It is often angular and strongly veined.
Leaves are opposite and compound. They are typically 15-20 cm long and 10-15 cm wide. Divided into several leaflets, which are ovate, lanceolate, or oblanceolate in shape. The leaflets are typically 2-5 cm long and 1-2 cm wide.
Flowers are small, yellow, and daisy-like. They are borne in clusters on the ends of the stems. The flowers are typically 1-2 cm in diameter and have 5-10 petals.
Fruit is small, dry, and brown. They are typically 0.5-1 cm long and 0.2-0.3 cm wide. The fruits are often called seeds.
Flowering: August-October.