Swaziland's Alien Plants Database

Chenopodium ambrosioides L. CHENOPODIACEAE Mexican tea Disturbed areas, Minor problem species Origin: Tropical America Growth Form: Herb Plant Description: bushy upright perennial to 1m, with yellow-green, elliptic, toothed leaves and amber-coloured glandular hairs. It smells strongly of turpentine and ants when crushed. Key Features: Control: Comments: Photo - flowers/leaves The Weeds Society of Western Australia

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