Tridax procumbens

Linnaeus

Sp. Pl. 2: 900. 1753.

WeedyIntroducedIllustrated
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 21. Treatment on page 180.

Leaves: petioles 1–10(–30) mm; blades 10–40(–120) × 5–20(–60) mm, often 3-lobed. Cypselae 2–2.5 mm; pappi 4–5(–7.5) mm. 2n = 36.


Phenology: Flowering Jan–Dec.
Habitat: Disturbed sites
Elevation: 0–10 m

Distribution

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Introduced; Fla., Tex., Mexico.

Discussion

Tridax procumbens is listed as a noxious weed for United States and is listed as a pest or noxious weed for nine or more states.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.