Swaziland's Alien Plants Database

Achyranthes aspera L. var. sicula L. (Achyranthes sicula) (Achyranthes argentea) AMARANTHACEAE lenamo Invasive, Minor problem species Origin: North America Growth Form: Herb Plant Description: Plant: Woody-based herbaceous perennial, with pubescent stems, between 30 cm and 100 cm tall. Leaves: Elliptical to ovate, acute, from 1 cm to 6 cm long; green, turning red. Flowers: 4 mm to 5 mm long, purplish-pink, in long, lax spikes. Each flower has three spiny bracts. Key Features: Control: cultivation, and mature plants should be pulled with care Comments:

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