Field burrweed, Lawn burweed
Soliva sessilis

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It is an annual plant. It grows 5-25 cm tall. The leaves are oval and 1-5 cm long by 1 cm wide. They are deeply divided. It has sharp seeds.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows between sea level and 1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Europe, France, Hawaii, New Zealand, North America, Pacific, Paraguay, South America (country/location of origin), Tasmania, Uruguay, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cuspe-de-caipira, Cuspe-de-tropeiro, Dicha, Espinho-de-cachorro, Kaa rati, Nuati pe, Pinchapie, Pinchudo, Roseta, Roseta-rasteira, Soliva, Torito, Yerba del pollo

Synonyms

Gymnostyles alata Spreng.; Gymnostyles barcklayana (DC.) Steud.; Gymnostyles chilensis Spreng.; Gymnostyles pterosperma Juss.; Soliva alata (Spreng.) DC.; Soliva barclayana DC.; Soliva daucifolia Nutt.; Soliva microloma Phil.; Soliva neglecta Cabrera; Soliva pterosperma (Juss.) Less.; Soliva sessilis var. barclayana (DC.) Baker;