Latin Name: Madia sativa

Flower: Small, yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom from summer to early fall.

Leaves: Narrow, lance-shaped leaves covered in sticky, resinous hairs.

Stems: Erect, sticky, and branched, growing up to 1 meter tall.

Growing Environment: Prefers dry, disturbed soils, roadsides, and open fields.

Growth Habit: An annual herb that grows upright and branches near the top. It is often sticky to the touch due to resinous secretions on its stems and leaves. In situ, Chilean tarweed often forms scattered patches with small, bright yellow flowers. It can thrive in dry, nutrient-poor soils.