👉 Cockweed is a plant species in the family Asteraceae, native to North America. It grows wild and is commonly found in fields, gardens, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and disturbed areas. The leaves of cockweed are usually flat and green, with an apical petiole that may be up to 2-3 inches long. Cockweed has a strong, pungent scent, which can attract insects like wasps, bees, and other beneficial insects. C