Chromolaena odorata
(Siam weed)
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FAMILY |
Asteraceae |
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Species |
Chromolaena odorata |
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Common name(s) |
Siam weed |
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Flower colour; life form |
Flowers white to mauve. Shrub to 7 m tall, scrambling |
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Distinguishing features |
Leaves opposite, triangular with 3 conspicuous main veins, margins coarsely toothed. Aromatic when crushed. Flower head white, pink to mauve, disc florets only. Seeds with a pappus of fine bristles. Prolific seeder. |
