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Conyza

Conyza

9.9
A plant in the daisy family that often grows as a weed
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Conyza plant is often mistaken for other wildflowers.

Examples

  • Have you seen any Conyza growing in the garden?

  • Some wildflower enthusiasts appreciate Conyza for its ecological value despite its weedy reputation.

  • Conyza can quickly spread and dominate disturbed soil in urban gardens.

  • Researchers studied the resistance of Conyza populations to common herbicides.

  • The Conyza plant can quickly outcompete other species in neglected areas.

  • Many gardeners consider Conyza to be a nuisance due to its rapid growth.

  • A variety of Conyza can be found blooming along roadsides and in fields.

Compounds

Conyza canadensis
  • Specialized
9.9

A common weed with narrow leaves and small yellow-green flowers that grows along roads and fields

Surface Forms

Conyza singular
Conyzas plural

Etymology

Conyza comes from an old name for small, daisy-like weeds that people found growing wild, so the name felt like a natural fit for these common plants. That's why Conyza today refers to a group of wild, often weedy, daisy-shaped plants you see in fields and gardens.