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Tridax procumbens

Description:

Small weed flower with sfork-like petals. A favorite of the Leptosia nina malayana (Psyche) butterfly in our area. According to Wikipedia, it's a pest... :( - Tridax procumbens is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is best known as a widespread weed and pest plant. It is native to the tropical Americas but it has been introduced to tropical, subtropical, and mild temperate regions worldwide. It is listed as a noxious weed in the United States and has pest status in nine states.

Habitat:

Amongst other weeds. Backyard, in Biñan Laguna, Philippines.

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Laguna, Philippines

Spotted on Sep 27, 2012
Submitted on Oct 2, 2012

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