Achyranthes aspera
Chaff flower
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FAMILY |
Amaranthaceae |
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Species |
Achyranthes aspera |
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Common name(s) |
Chaff flower |
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Flower colour; life form |
Papery, herb |
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Distinguishing features |
Leaves opposite, stems often softly hairy. Flowers in a spike, relaxed at maturity. Bracts papery/scarious/pungent; perianth segments 5 |


