Tridax procumbens
Sp. Pl. 2: 900. 1753.
WeedyIntroducedIllustrated
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 21. Treatment on page 180.
Revision as of 20:59, 27 May 2020 by imported>Volume Importer
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
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.