Wildflowers of Toronto's High Park
Galinsoga, hairy or Quickweed
Galinsoga quadriradiata
Family: Composite/Aster
Introduced
Annual
Habitat: Waste areas
Blooms: June to September
Height: up to 70 cm
Stem: hairy
Flower head: 3-7 mm. Five 3-toothed white ray florets surrounding yellow disk florets.
Quickweed refers to its ability to flower within 4 weeks of germination.
