Swaziland's Alien Plants Database

Achyranthes aspera L. var. pubescens (Moq.) C.C.Towns. AMARANTHACEAE Invasive, Minor problem species Origin: Possibly Africa, now pantropical Growth Form: Herb Plant Description: Leaf blades elliptic, ovate, or broadly ovate, 4-20 × 2-5 cm, base rounded or narrowed, apex acuminate. Tepals 6-7 mm. Utricles 3-4 mm. Key Features: Control: Comments: Suspected/Possible Photo - inflorescences Humphreys, F © Australian National Botanic Gardens

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