Mat Chaff-flower       Alternanthera caracasana Kunth
Photographs by Dr. Michael Pfeiffer
Sign The name Alternanthera pungens Kunth, Khakiweed, has been misapplied to this weed in Arizona. See A. pungens for comparison.
Sign Invasive in turf, difficult to control.
Infestation in Turf
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Infestation in Turf
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Infestation in High Traffic Area
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Leaf Shape Variable
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Plant
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Foliage
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Foliage
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Foliage Top
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Flower
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Foliage and Tepals
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Underside of foliage
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Tepals
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Tepals
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Dormant Foliage
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 Comparison
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Comparison
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Perennial