horseweed

Biophilia cracks  was part of URBANisM, in the city of Mechelen, B, during the summer of 2015.

Conyza canadensis, canadese fijnstraal, horseweed

Do not pick plants from the streets.

Body: Helps in the clotting of blood, relieves rheumatic complaints.

Parts used: flowers
Do not use plants from polluted areas.

Soil: Conyza canadensis is an annual pioneer plant. It is a hyperaccumulator: can be used to extract heavy metals from polluted soils: source

Paintings will be made with the plants and will be shown on the finissage, on august 30.
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