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Alternanthera ficoidea

Image of Alternanthera

(Joyweed, Joseph’s coat)

FAMILY

Amaranthaceae

Species

Alternanthera ficoidea

Common name(s)

Joyweed, Joseph’s coat

Flower colour; life form

Flowers white. Prostrate to semi-erect herb

Distinguishing features

Stems often bent at nodes, leaves opposite. Flowers in clusters. Perianth parts in 5, white papery.

Alternanthera ficoidea