👉 Hairweed is a genus of about 120 species of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae, native to North America. These plants are known for their distinctive appearance and their use as an ingredient in various traditional medicines and herbal remedies. While they do not typically cause harm to humans or animals, some people may consider them dangerous due to their potential toxicity or the presence of certain compounds that can be toxic if ingested or applied topically.
