Galinsoga parviflora Gallant soldier (Compositae)

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Galinsoga parviflora
Gallant soldier
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The Galinsoga parviflora plant species is found in S. America. Naturalized in S. Britain. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Gallant soldier.

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Latin Name:  Galinsoga parviflora
Common Name:  Gallant soldier
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Cav.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Arable land, waste places, pavements in towns etc[9, 17], often in partial shade[85].

Edible Uses: The leaves, stem and flowering shoots - raw or cooked and eaten as a potherb, or added to soups and stews[55, 62, 144, 183]. They can be dried and ground into a powder then used as a flavouring in soups etc[183]. A bland but very acceptable food[85, 144], it makes a fine salad either on its own or mixed with other leaves[9]. The fresh juice can be mixed and drunk with tomato or vegetable juices[183].

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