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Goat-weed/Chick weed

Ageratum conyzoides

Description:

A lavender-blue characteristic inflorescence of Chick weed (Floss flower)

Habitat:

In ruined or waste sites Less frequently used as an ornamental plant More commonly as a herb and is a weed for rice fields

Notes:

Very commonly used here in Pakistan as a herb, due to antiseptic,analgesic,antibacterial and antifungal properties and cardiovascular activities Locally known as Jangli Pudina

1 Species ID Suggestions

LarsKorb
LarsKorb 11 years ago
Bluemink
Ageratum houstonianum


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2 Comments

AliShiekh
AliShiekh 11 years ago

Thank you Alice!

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 11 years ago

In the states we call it Ageratum.

AliShiekh
Spotted by
AliShiekh

Dina, پنجاب, Pakistan

Spotted on Jul 14, 2012
Submitted on Jul 14, 2012

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