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Food- The leaves and stems can be eaten as a vegetable. The plant can also be used to make a tea. Medicine- The root and seeds are antispasmodic, emmenagogue, expectorant and stimulant. They are used in the treatment of asthma, laryngeal and bronchial diseases
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.