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Tridax procumbens

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(Tridax Daisy)

FAMILY

Asteraceae

Species

Tridax procumbens

Common name(s)

Tridax Daisy

Flower colour; life form

Flowers yellow or white. Herb often prostrate.

Distinguishing features

Plants often rooting at the nodes, leaves opposite. Ray florets yellow or white, inner disc florets dark yellow. Pappus of long plumose bristles.

Tridax procumbens