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Conyza canadensis, commonly known as dog fennel or Canadian horseweed, is an annual forb/herb native to a wide range of North and Central American regions including Alabama, Alberta, Arizona, Arkansas, and parts of Mexico and South America. Conyza canadensis (Latin: Conyza canadensis) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Conyza canadensis is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Conyza canadensis is a member native to ALA, ABT, ARI, ARK, BAH, and BLZ. Conyza canadensis thrives in light to medium soil with a pH between 4.8 and 7.2.
Conyza canadensis grows best in USDA zone 6-9, 8/10 light, dry, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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